How to calculate and interpret a UBW.
Obesity is becoming more prevalent in developed countries.It can lead to hypertension, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and other serious health problems.In the developing world, malnourishment is a grave health risk.The most frequent body weight is what determines the significance of weight gain or loss.A weight change of 12 pounds in a month is not significant for an obese person.
To determine your most frequent body weight, use past weight measurements and medical records.This is the UBW.
To determine your current body weight, weigh yourself.If you don't have shoes, try to weigh yourself under the same conditions as your UBW weight measurements were taken.
To determine your percent UBW, use the following calculation.
The following calculation is needed to determine your percent weight change.
Determine the amount of time since your weight has been close to your UBW 12.The duration should be between one week and six months.
According to the guidelines, define your percent weight change as moderate, significant or severe.
Three months are moderate, significant, and severe.
If you want to gain or lose a lot of weight, you should consult a doctor.If you havevoluntarily gained or lost a significant amount of weight, you need to see a doctor.For individuals with special circumstances, a moderate weight change could be significant.
If you havevoluntarily gained or lost a significant amount of weight, you need to see a doctor.
For individuals with special circumstances, a moderate weight change could be significant.