The full form of BMI is Body Mass Index. It is the measure of a person's body fat based on the person's height and weight, which applies to both adult men and women. It is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms with the square of your height in meters and is expressed in the units of kg/m2.
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I want to improve my eating habits. Kindly suggest some measures.
Query: Hi doctor, I want to improve my eating habit. Please suggest based on the following information. We follow staple food in the family. Rice for lunch and dinner and roti, oats, etc., for breakfast. Predominant side dish for lunch or dinner is fish, vegetables and dal. Occasionally, chicken, mutton an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your BMI (body mass index) is around 22, which is normal. I would suggest you reduce your regular intake of fish and pickles (if you are taking them). The rest of your diet looks good. You can eat all vegetables and a cup of rice for noon and roti at night. Try to eat... Read Full »
I have high cholesterol, and I want to reduce it. How to reduce it?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 29 years old female with a proper BMI index, but I have high blood cholesterol. I do not have any other physical problem. I did not start any medicine. I do yoga. I want to decrease my cholesterol level. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the cholesterol level is too high, like above 300 or so, then you will need to take medications. But if it is less than that, then you can control it with natural remedies, food, and exercise. You can continue doing yoga. Also, you can do vigorous exercises (only ... Read Full »
I weigh about 75 kg with a height of 5 feet 2 inches. Will yoga help in weight reduction?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old. My height is 5 feet and weighs about 165.3 pound. What is the yoga I could do to reduce weight? How many days a week and for how many hours shall I practice yoga? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your height and weight, your BMI (body mass index) comes out to 30.24 which is considered to be a clear case of obesity according to the latest guidelines. If you are willing to lose weight, then you just need to understand that weight gain or weight los... Read Full »
What are the ways to gain weight?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to gain weight. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. You did not mention your height and weight and any previous history, if any. The weight of a person should be proportional to its height. You can calculate it by BMI (body mass index). If your BMI is below 18.5 then you are underweight and you... Read Full »
I am underweight and my BMI is 16.5. Kindly help me to put on weight.
Query: Hello doctor, I am underweight and my BMI is 16.5. Kindly help me to put on weight. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, you explain about your daily routine, and like and dislike foods. Read Full »
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