Overweight

Your BMI indicates your weight is in the Overweight category for adults of your height.

People who are overweight or obese are at higher risk for developing chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol.

You should try to avoid gaining any further weight. If you are overweight with other risk factors (including high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high blood pressure), you should try to lose weight.

Even a small weight loss (around 10% of your current weight) may help lower the risk of developing certain chronic disease. To achieve and maintain a healthy weight be physically active every day and eat a healthy, well-balanced diet that meets your energy needs. Talk with your doctor or dietician to determine appropriate ways to lose weight and targets for weight loss