Construction is moving along as planned. Footings for the SW addition are nearly complete, and the pool floor and sides are being staked out. At this point, much of the NE side is uneventful with the adding and moving of our underground utilities before footings can be started for the new ED.
Understanding what qualifies a “healthy” weight can be a little tricky if you are just jumping on your scale at home. The number that you see on the scale does not paint the total picture of your health. It is only one objective measurement.
Body Mass Index – or BMI – is a number that can help determine if your weight is healthy. It’s another tool in the toolbox.
BMI is a measure of how much you weigh compared to your height. BMI charts identify a weight range that is healthy. Now, charts don’t know all the ins and outs of personal health that need to be considered when trying to achieve a healthy weight. But they at least provide a snapshot of where you are currently at compared to others.
So what does your BMI mean?
Obesity doesn’t need to be a taboo or scary word. With more than one-third (36.5%) of U.S. adults having obesity, healthy weight efforts is a task we should openly embrace.
Does BMI work for children?
The BMI measurement can be used to see if your child is at a healthy weight. Children’s BMI scales are similar to adults but are also based on their gender and age. Be sure you use a scale specifically designed for children when calculating BMI for your child.
Check out the links below for BMI calculation information. It just may be the motivation you need to make those healthy lifestyle changes stick. And remember, BMI charts are not fool proof; there are clinical limitations that need to be considered when measuring BMI. That’s why it’s always a good idea to work with your doctor when making changes to your health plan.
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm
http://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=childrens-bmi-calculator-41-ChildBMICalc
The prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States continues to put our children at risk for poor health. An estimated 12.7 million children and adolescents are currently fighting obesity in our country.
Trends in obesity rates are declining among 2-to 5-year-olds, stable among 6-to 11-year-olds, and increasing among 12-to 19-year-olds.
Recent national data show that childhood obesity rates have stabilized at 17% over the past decade. Despite this fact, the rate is still too high.
Why? Because with obesity comes potential health risks at an earlier age:
Obesity in childhood also means future health risks. Children who have obesity are more likely to become adults with obesity.
Take a look at the trend in obesity in the adult population since 1990:
Throughout the rest of the September watch for postings on this important topic and learn how you can take steps to help stop this epidemic.
Sources: cdc.gov; stateofobesity.org
