Cardio-protective Diet for You - NDR-UK
Cardio-protective Diet for You - NDR-UK
Cardio-protective Diet for You - NDR-UK
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Adults<br />
(general)<br />
Adults of Asian<br />
ethnicity<br />
less than<br />
19.9<br />
Less than<br />
18.5<br />
20-24.9 25-29.9 30-40 More than 40<br />
18.5 – 22.9 23 – 26.9 More than 27<br />
The chart below will help you to find your BMI and see how healthy your weight is.<br />
<br />
Waist circumference and risk of heart disease<br />
Increased risk<br />
High risk<br />
Male (general) More than 94cm More than 102cm<br />
Male (Asian ethnicity)<br />
More than 90cm<br />
Female (general) More than 80cm More than 88cm<br />
Female (Asian ethnicity)<br />
More than 80cm<br />
If your weight is higher than it should be and you feel motivated to try and reduce your weight<br />
then you should ask <strong>for</strong> a referral to the dietitian who can make specific suggestions and give you<br />
advice and support.<br />
Getting started with weight loss<br />
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