Your BMI
is 29
Your BMI of 29 indicates you are overweight. Although you would not normally consider a weight loss procedure candidate, if you suffer from weight-related health conditions, you should consult with a medical specialist about your weight loss options.
Each person’s body is unique and may have different caloric needs. When your body’s caloric balance status is in caloric excess, it means that you are eating more calories than your body is using and you will store these excess calories as fat. Besides diet and behavior, the environment and genetic factors may also have a significant effect in causing people to be overweight or obese. It is important to understand the risks you are facing if you do not take any measures to lose weight.
Overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk for many diseases and health conditions, including the following:

- Hypertension27%
- Dyslipidemia60%
- High LDL
Cholesterol41% - Low HDL
Cholesterol28%
- High levels
of
Triglycerides33% - Gallbladder
Disease12% - Type
2 diabetes90% - Coronary
Heart disease21% - Stroke22%
- Osteoarthritis40%
- Sleep
Apnea78% - Some
Cancers18%
If you are seriously overweight, have tried dieting and exercise but you fail to lose weight, weight loss surgery is a viable option to consider. If your weight is impacting the quality of your life, bariatric surgery can help you regain control of your life and improve your health.
With a BMI of 29 if you suffer from weight-related illnesses your doctor or bariatric surgeon may recommend weight loss surgery. At the least, he or she may recommend a medically supervised diet to help you get on the path to a healthy weight. The weight loss surgery costs will range from $7,000 to $23.000. Make sure to check the terms of your insurance policy the majority of the expenses will be covered by the weight loss surgery insurance.
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As established by the Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine (IOM), the body needs a minimum amount of the basic vitamins and nutrients in order to function in normal health. The list beyond is not exhaustive and you should consult with your nutritional specialist for recommendations tailored to your specific needs:
Your Daily Nutrients Need | ||
---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 130.0 | g |
Dietary Fiber | 25.0 | g |
Linoleic Acid | 12000.0 | mg |
Alpha-Linolenic Acid | 1100.0 | mg |
Protein | 33.0 | g |
Vitamins | ||
---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 2333.0 | IU |
Vitamin C | 75.0 | mg |
Vitamin D | 200.0 | IU |
Vitamin E | 15.0 | mg |
Vitamin K | 90.0 | mcg |
Thiamin | 1.1 | mg |
Riboflavin | 1.1 | mg |
Niacin | 14.0 | mg |
Vitamin B6 | 1.3 | mg |
Folate | 400.0 | mcg |
Vitamin B12 | 2.4 | mcg |
Pantothenic Acid | 5.0 | mg |
Biotin | 30.0 | mcg |
Choline | 425.0 | mg |
Minerals | ||
---|---|---|
Calcium | 1000.0 | mg |
Chromium | 25.0 | mcg |
Copper | 0.9 | mg |
Fluoride | 3.0 | mg |
Iodine | 150.0 | mcg |
Iron | 8.0 | mg |
Magnesium | 310.0 | mg |
Manganese | 1.8 | mg |
Molybdenum | 45.0 | mcg |
Phosphorus | 700.0 | mg |
Selenium | 55.0 | mcg |
Zinc | 8.0 | mg |
Disclaimer
The above recommendations are only estimates of your minimum needs, and illness or any genetic individuality is not taken into account. Furthermore, these recommendations are specific to women with ages between 19 and 30 and may differ from the standardized Daily Values used on nutrition facts labels.
It is often the case that overweight people lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Use flexibility exercises to avoid injury and give your joints the full range motion they need for perfect function.