How
Does My BMI Affect
My Risk?
If
you have too much
fat — especially if
a lot of it is at
your waist — you're
at higher risk for
such health problems
as high blood pressure,
high blood cholesterol
and diabetes . That
increases your risk
for heart disease
and stroke.
Your
body mass index
is one way to assess
your weight in relation
to your height. People
who are overweight are
more likely to have
lower levels of
HDL cholesterol,
higher levels of
LDL cholesterol,
high blood pressure,
and diabetes.
How
to Reduce Your Risk
Losing
as few as 10 to
20 pounds may reduce
your risk.