It is not good for your health to be
either overweight or underweight. Being overweight can lead to heart disease,
type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
Being underweight can also affect your health
by putting you at higher risk of infection, causing tiredness and slowing down
wound healing. Being a healthy weight means you feel better, have more energy
and are less likely to develop chronic illnesses.
To keep an eye on your weight, it is
a good idea once a month to weigh yourself and to measure your waist every few
weeks
Where weight is stored in the body
is important. People with excess weight around the tummy are more likely to
develop health problems, such as heart disease and type 2diabetes. If you
notice your waist measurement increasing, reduce your energy intake from food
and increase your activity.
By Dr
Anaam
