Yes, you have killer 6-pack abdominals. But does that mean that you are healthy? Of course you can evaluate a persons physical health based on their external looks. Aside from the abdominal muscles, there are other ways of determining how healthy you are.
Your BMI or Body Mass
Using body mass is the easiest way to assess if a person is healthy and fit or not. However, body mass is not always the most dependable gauge of good health. To rate or judge the size of a person against his or her weight, medical practitioners use the body mass index (BMI). BMI is a result of kilograms/meter squared. Hence, a BMI of 18 to 25 is considered in great shape. To have a BMI over 30 is regarded as obese, 25-30 is overweight and lower than 19 is underweight.
Nonetheless, an individual who is very fit with very little body fat could have a BMI over 25. This will put him or her in the over weight category.
For children under 16, BMI is also an inefficient type of measuring health. What should be used instead, is the teens age and probability for growth instead of using the height and weight ratio. For instance, if a kid is adding on weight too rapidly, or if the child was not gaining enough poundage or maturity, this would be a better measure of the childs health.
Round, Pear or Flat?
The shape of a person is another measure of good or bad health. Excess poundage around the midsection is another assessment that physicians look for to gauge body fat content. Heart disease and other obesity-related diseases are at a greater risk for these individuals. If the individuals waist measurement is greater than 35 inches, the person has a higher chance of getting a stroke or diabetes.
Condition of Your Skin
Ones skin appearance would be another sign of good or poor health. Oddly shaped or growing freckles or moles are things to be watchful for. One should use sunscreen and get the opinion of a dermatologist about any skin spots.
Oral Health
Check your spit after you brush your teeth. Bleeding gums often point to vitamin deficiency and poor oral health. Blood on the toothbrush is a sign of gingivitis or gum disease, which in turn is a precursor for heart diseases.
At least 2 times a year, one must see an oral hygienist to remove plaque. With improved daily oral hygiene habits and a healthy and balanced diet, gum diseases is preventable and reversible.
Gum disease may now be identified with stroke and type 2 diabetes. Folks with gum problems and tooth decay are twice more predisposed to die of heart attacks and about three times more predisposed to have a stroke.
Kissable Lips - A Must Have
Another unhealthy state for the human body to be in is dehydration. Dry and coarse lips could be an indicator of dehydration. Dehydration can cause headaches and fatigue, as well as remove the moisture from the skin making it look decrepit and dry. Are your lips moist and kissable? If not, drink some water.
Check Your Fingernails and Toenails
Watch out for your toe and fingernails too. Yellowing, brittle and nails with ridges are evident indicators that the nails are unhealthy. Unhealthy looking nails may be indications of fungal infection, an odd level of oxygen in the blood as well as kidney disease or a vitamin deficiency.
Granted that you are muscled enough to parade those six-packs, you can still dig for yourself an early grave if you disregard the other signs of bad health.
Your BMI or Body Mass
Using body mass is the easiest way to assess if a person is healthy and fit or not. However, body mass is not always the most dependable gauge of good health. To rate or judge the size of a person against his or her weight, medical practitioners use the body mass index (BMI). BMI is a result of kilograms/meter squared. Hence, a BMI of 18 to 25 is considered in great shape. To have a BMI over 30 is regarded as obese, 25-30 is overweight and lower than 19 is underweight.
Nonetheless, an individual who is very fit with very little body fat could have a BMI over 25. This will put him or her in the over weight category.
For children under 16, BMI is also an inefficient type of measuring health. What should be used instead, is the teens age and probability for growth instead of using the height and weight ratio. For instance, if a kid is adding on weight too rapidly, or if the child was not gaining enough poundage or maturity, this would be a better measure of the childs health.
Round, Pear or Flat?
The shape of a person is another measure of good or bad health. Excess poundage around the midsection is another assessment that physicians look for to gauge body fat content. Heart disease and other obesity-related diseases are at a greater risk for these individuals. If the individuals waist measurement is greater than 35 inches, the person has a higher chance of getting a stroke or diabetes.
Condition of Your Skin
Ones skin appearance would be another sign of good or poor health. Oddly shaped or growing freckles or moles are things to be watchful for. One should use sunscreen and get the opinion of a dermatologist about any skin spots.
Oral Health
Check your spit after you brush your teeth. Bleeding gums often point to vitamin deficiency and poor oral health. Blood on the toothbrush is a sign of gingivitis or gum disease, which in turn is a precursor for heart diseases.
At least 2 times a year, one must see an oral hygienist to remove plaque. With improved daily oral hygiene habits and a healthy and balanced diet, gum diseases is preventable and reversible.
Gum disease may now be identified with stroke and type 2 diabetes. Folks with gum problems and tooth decay are twice more predisposed to die of heart attacks and about three times more predisposed to have a stroke.
Kissable Lips - A Must Have
Another unhealthy state for the human body to be in is dehydration. Dry and coarse lips could be an indicator of dehydration. Dehydration can cause headaches and fatigue, as well as remove the moisture from the skin making it look decrepit and dry. Are your lips moist and kissable? If not, drink some water.
Check Your Fingernails and Toenails
Watch out for your toe and fingernails too. Yellowing, brittle and nails with ridges are evident indicators that the nails are unhealthy. Unhealthy looking nails may be indications of fungal infection, an odd level of oxygen in the blood as well as kidney disease or a vitamin deficiency.
Granted that you are muscled enough to parade those six-packs, you can still dig for yourself an early grave if you disregard the other signs of bad health.
About the Author:
Rochester NY Health and Fitness Center, Certified Personal Trainers of Rochester NY and Athletic Clubs Rochester NY provide members quality service in fitness.
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