What is the formula for calculating the health index?

The formula for calculating the health index is weight (kg) divided by the square of height (m).

Calculation formula of body mass index: body mass index (BMI) = weight (kg) ÷ height 2 (m), this index can know your health status. Less than 18.5 means thin, 18.5 to 23.9 is normal, and over 28 is obese.

Other health indicators of human body.

When the neck circumference of men increases by 3cm, the high-density lipoprotein (commonly known as "good cholesterol") in the body will decrease by 0. 12mmol/L on average, while that of women will decrease by 0. 15mmol/L, resulting in more cholesterol in the cells not being transported to the liver for metabolism.

In other words, the thicker the neck, the greater the possibility of dyslipidemia and the higher the risk of heart disease. A short chin and neck may be a sign of an unhealthy heart.

It should be reminded that even people who reach the weight standard have a higher risk of heart attack if there is too much fat accumulation in their waist. Sedentary, poor diet and genetic factors are the main causes of bucket waist.

The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity among Adults in China issued by the Health Planning Commission clearly stipulates that the waist circumference of men is above 85 cm and that of women is above 80 cm.

Experts suggest that people with excessive waistlines should change their lifestyles as soon as possible, exercise for more than half an hour every day, and do moderate-intensity aerobic exercise such as brisk walking and jogging at least five days a week. At the same time, quit smoking and limit alcohol, eat reasonably, eat less high-oil and high-fat foods, and eat more fruits and vegetables.