Mostly weight loss medications are administered only after calculating a person's BMI (Body Mass Index) which is essential to draw a fine line between different people on the basis of the amount of fat stored in their body.
If a person's BMI falls in the range 24-29.9 he belongs to the overweight category and when it reaches or exceeds 30 he is considered an obese. Unlike the weight loss drug phentermine which is only for people having BMI 30 or above Xenical caters to a comparatively vast group of people i.e. those having BMI in the range 27-30. Hence by calculating the BMI it is possible to identify and differentiate between obese and overweight people. Obese people are increasingly at risk of various life-threatening diseases like:
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Hypertension
- Stroke
- Gallbladder problems
- Respiratory problems
- Cancer in different body parts
- Osteoarthritis
- High cholesterol
- High levels of triglycerides
And many others, so special care has to be taken to prevent and eliminate these diseases once their BMI is measured and they are singled out.
A minimal amount of body fat is required for the supply of energy and for the production of cell membranes. There are some other additional advantages of fat like their use in maintaining healthy hair and skin and protecting the important parts of the body. But the excess storage of body fat invites a range of healthy risks capable of impeding certain vital functions of the body.
Body Mass Index is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of his height in meters. By figuring out the BMI obese and overweight people can easily be differentiated and thereby they can be put on proper treatment in order to eliminate the risk of life-threatening ailments. |
