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It is often said that the body is the capital of the revolution, and health is the source of happiness. With the improvement of people's living standards, people's attention to health is also increasing, especially for middle-aged and elderly people, health is one of the topics they are most concerned about.
Among the many factors of health, weight is a very important indicator, which not only affects people's appearance and image, but also affects people's life span and quality. So, what kind of weight is healthy? Is there a standard answer? Let's take a look.
1. Being underweight or overweight will affect your health and longevity
Many people may think that the lower the weight, the better, because it can avoid various diseases and risks that come with obesity, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, etc. However, this thinking is wrong, as being underweight can also have adverse effects on health and longevity, such as malnutrition, weakened immunity, osteoporosis, etc.
According to a study of nearly 20 million people worldwide, people who are underweight have a 1.8 times higher risk of dying than people of normal weight, and people who are overweight have a 1.3 times higher risk of dying than people of normal weight. Therefore, being underweight or overweight will affect health and longevity, and should be paid attention to and vigilant.
Second, the standard of weight varies from person to person and from year to year
So, what kind of weight is healthy? Is there a uniform standard? Actually, there is no one definitive answer to this question, because the standard of weight varies from person to person and from year to year. Different people, due to different factors such as height, gender, physique, and genes, have different needs and adaptations to weight.
Therefore, it is important not to generalize, but to determine the weight range that is suitable for you according to the specific situation of the individual. Generally speaking, you can refer to the following methods to determine whether your weight is reasonable.
1. Body mass index
This is a commonly used method of assessing weight and health, which is obtained by dividing weight (kg) by the square of height (m). In general, a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered normal, a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight, a BMI above 30 is considered obese, and a BMI below 18.5 is considered underweight.
However, this approach should only be used as a reference and not as an absolute standard.
2. Waist circumference
A more intuitive way to assess weight and health is to measure the circumference of the narrowest part of the abdomen with a soft ruler. Generally speaking, waist circumference reflects the amount of abdominal fat, which is closely related to the occurrence of some chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Therefore, controlling waist circumference can effectively reduce the risk of these diseases.
3. Age
This is an often overlooked method of assessing weight and health, and it refers to the fact that as people age, there will be some changes in their weight and body shape, which is a normal physiological phenomenon and there is no need to worry too much.
In general, as people age, their metabolism slows down, their muscles decrease, their fat increases, and as a result, they gain weight, which is normal. However, if you gain too much weight, it can have a negative impact on your health, so it's important to keep your diet and exercise to maintain an appropriate weight.
3. If you want to live a long life, you should not only pay attention to your weight, but also pay attention to other aspects
Although weight is an important factor affecting health and longevity, it is not the only factor, there are other aspects to pay attention to, such as diet, exercise, sleep, etc.
Pay attention to the balance and moderation of diet, eat more foods rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, etc., such as fish, meat, eggs, milk, soy products, vegetables, fruits, etc., eat less high-calorie, high-fat, high-salt, high-sugar foods, such as fried, barbecued, pickled, desserts, etc., avoid overeating, control alcohol and smoking.
Pay attention to the regularity and moderation of exercise, choose some suitable exercise methods according to your physical condition and preferences, such as walking, jogging, swimming, tai chi, yoga, etc., and insist on exercising for more than half an hour every day to improve the body's function and immunity, and prevent and alleviate the occurrence and development of some chronic diseases.
Pay attention to the quality and quantity of sleep, ensure that you have enough sleep time every day, do not stay up late or wake up early, and avoid insufficient or excessive sleep. Sleep is an important recovery and regulation process for the body and brain, if you don't sleep well, it will affect people's mood, memory, attention, judgment, etc., and will also increase the risk of some diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, etc.
Therefore, it is necessary to maintain a good sleep Xi, such as waking up and going to bed regularly, avoiding stimulating diets and activities, creating a quiet and comfortable sleeping environment, etc.
epilogue
If you want to live a long life, you should not only pay attention to your weight, but also pay attention to other aspects such as diet, exercise, sleep, mood, etc. These aspects are all important factors that affect health and longevity, and they all require people's attention and attention. Only by doing these can you keep your body and mind in a good state, and make your life happier and better.
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