Obesity & BMI | Weight Management Courses with H2H Cardiac Physio

Obesity

Obesity is a major health problem in Ireland. Did you know:

  • Nearly two thirds of Irish people are overweight or obese
  • The Growing Up in Ireland study found that 20% of nine year old were overweight in 2011 with 7% of this age group being obese
  • There are many health risks associated with being obese. heart disease, cancer, diabetes and mental health problems.
  • Obesity costs us over one billion euros per year

The launch if the obesity policy aims to achieve a normal weight for most individuals through healthy eating and exercise. The introduction of calorie posting legislation will also help.  The government hope to introduce a sugar, sweet and drink levy as part of the 2017 budget.

How do I know if I am overweight or obese?

To determine whether you are overweight or obese you need to measure you weight (in kilogrammes) and height (in metres). When you have  these measurement s you can work out your body mass index (BMI) by using the following equation

Weight

Height x Height

 

For example a 70kg lady who is 1.68 metres has a BMI of 24kg/m2

If your BMI is greater than 25kg/m2 you are overweight and over 30kg/m2you are obese.

 

To reduce weight you need to reduce you calorie intake and increase your exercise.

 

At Heart 2 Heart we can prescribe a specific programme for you  to help with weight management.

Programmes take place on:

  • Mondays at 2.30pm, 4pm and 5.30pm in Mount Merrion Community Centre
  • Tuesdays10.30am and Thursdays 2pm in UCD Sport
  • Wednesdays 2pm in Killashee Leisure Centre and 7pm in Kilcullen Business Campus.

 

Karen Cradock, B.Physio, MSc Specialist Cardiac Physiotherapist,, Heart 2 Heart Cardiac Physiotherapy, www.h2hcardiacphysio.com, 045 484000, info@h2hcardiacphysio.com.

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