Co-author, Naveed Sattar, Professor of Metabolic Medicine at the University of Glasgow, said: «We know many can not get to such low BMIs so the message is, whatever your BMI, especially when in the overweight or obese range, losing a few kilograms or more if possible, will only improve your health. (sciencedaily.com)
(The obese range begins with a BMI of 30, or a person who is 5 - foot and 153 pounds. (health.com)
Those whose weight falls into the obese range are at higher risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, gallstones, gallbladder disease, gout, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, asthma, breathing problems, and some cancers. (naturalhealth365.com)