In early 2008 my BMI was 28.5 (182 pd). My November 2008 goal was BMI 24.5 (156pd). Today at 25.6 BMI (162 pd). My height: is 5'7".What is the evidence that I should try to maintain a lower BMI; 21-24 BMI for life?
BMI 21 - 134 pd (9st 8pd)
BMI 22 - 140.5pd (10st)
BMI 23 - 147 pd (10st 7pd)
BMI 24 - 154 pd (11st)
Source: Obesity: Science into Practice, 2009, Gareth Williams and Gema Fruhbeck
Willett et al
pg 217:
Baseline BM1 22 (x1)
Risk of Type 2 diabetes increased , BMI 23 (x1.5), BMI 24 (x2 relative risk)
Hypertension & Coronary Heart Disease: BMI 23 x 1.25, BMI 24 x1.5
Gallstone disease: BMI 24 (x1.25)
source: Willett WC et al (1999), Guidelines for healthy weight, The New England Journal of Medicine, 341, 427-34
pg 221, fig 9.6, Stevens et al 1998
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) relative risk 19-21.9 = x1, 22-24.9 x1.3, 25-26.9 x 1.5. Central & visceral adiposity are more powerful predictors of CVD.
pg 226, fig 9.9, Chan et al 1994
Diabetes x2 relative risk >23.9 BMI
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