http://forum.lowyat.net/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:18:09 +0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/735880 The sudden spurt in incidence of obesity is fast becoming a health problem at a global scale? Here are some staggering facts on the local scene.<br /><br /> * 1/3 of Singaporeans are overweight<br /> * 1 out of 5 adult Malaysians are either overweight or obese<br /> * 21% of the Malaysian population is overweight<br /> * 6% of Malaysian population is clinically obese<br /><br />&quot;Overweight&quot; or &quot;obese&quot; are terms used to describe excess body weight. However, these terms differ in meaning. The Body Mass Index or more popularly known as BMI is recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an ideal measure of obesity in adults. <br /><br />To calculate your BMI, click on the BMI Calculator below. (More than 23 is consider obese)<br /><br />BMI = <br /> [Weight in kg]<br /> ---------------------<br /> [Height (m) x (m)] <br /> <br /> <br />A recent WHO report states that Asian population experiences obesity-related health risks at the lower scale of the BMI as compared to Westerners. This is because Asians tend to accumulate intra-abdominal fat without developing generalized obesity. In other words, even though Asians look thinner but are in actual fact, fatter than Westerners because they have more fat in their bodies. (WAT DO U THINK?) payolyola Health &amp; Fitness Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:06:17 +0800