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Are You the Right Weight for Your Body?


This is what you need to know about being overweight and about being underweight:
Risks of Being Overweight
Extra weight can put you at higher risk for:
- High blood sugar (Type 2 diabetes)
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease and stroke
- Some types of cancer
- Sleep apnea (when breathing stops for short periods during sleep)
- Osteoarthritis (wearing away of the joints)
- Irregular periods
- Problems with pregnancy such as high blood pressure, or increased risk of a caesarean instead of a natural delivery
Risks of Being Underweight
Many people think that being very thin is healthy and attractive. Some people are thin but healthy; their bodies are built in such a way that their physique is small and slender. For many of us, however, the supermodel look may come with some health problems.
Many underweight people may not have very strong bones. They have fewer nutrient reserves in their bodies, which means that illnesses can affect them more strongly. Being underweight can make women's periods irregular, which may affect fertility.
If you think you might be underweight and you always feel tired, see your doctor for advice. If you consciously restrict your diet, or feel very anxious at the thought of losing weight, you might have an eating disorder. Again, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor can also advise you on how to change your lifestyle so you can come to a healthy weight.