Underweight: symptoms, causes, consequences and treatment
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One speaks of underweight when someone weighs less than is good for his or her health. Being underweight involves risks, such as fatigue and reduced mental and physical fitness. Someone who is underweight feels tired and lethargic more quickly. People who are underweight are more likely to develop bone loss and fractures as a result. Being underweight can have many causes. In the treatment of underweight, the cause will first have to be eliminated, it can be physical or psychological, for example. Together with a dietitian, a suitable way can then be found to (again) build a healthy and nutritious diet.
What is underweight?
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Definition
Underweight calculation
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As noted above, the body weight is calculated using the Quetelet index, whereby the body weight (e.g. 90 kg) is divided by the square of the body height (e.g. 1.90 x 1.90 m). The Quetelet index in this case is 90 divided by 3.61 is 24.9. A Quetelet index of 18.5 to 25 is considered normal for both women and men. The BMI is divided into the categories underweight, overweight
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Symptoms and Signs of Being Underweight
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Someone who is underweight will have trouble functioning properly. His physical and mental condition and stamina deteriorate and he may become dizzy. There will also be degradation of own body tissues. First the body feeds on the fat reserves and then the other tissues, such as muscles, liver, kidneys, heart, nerve tissue. Slimming occurs and the skin becomes thin, dry and cold to the touch. The hair also feels dry and can fall out. Palpitations
Treatment underweight
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Treat Root Cause