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Body Mass Index Analysis

16th March 2022

BMI

BMI or Body Mass Index is typically measured as weight in kilograms, divided by height in meters squared. The resulting number is supposed to show if you’re underweight, at a healthy weight, overweight or obese. The higher your BMI, the higher your risk for certain diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, gallstones, breathing problems, and certain cancers. A BMI greater than or equal to 30 is considered Obese, or BMI
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GI - Glycemic Index

12th March 2021

Quick Guide to GI

Find out what the GI is and how it can help you to make healthier diet choices.   GI – Stands for Glycemic Index. The GI ranks food by how quickly the carbohydrates they contain are broken down. The rate at which carbohydrates break down (are digested) affects how quickly blood sugar levels rise. Low to Hight GI Low GI Foods: 0-55 – produces a gradual release of sugar.Medium GI Foods: 56–69 – produces a moderate release
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