Points to remember:
If your BMI is over 25, you may develop:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hypertension
- Type 2 diabetes
- Osteoarthritis
- Certain types of cancer, such as colon, endometrial and breast cancer
- Depression
- Menstrual irregularities
- Infertility
If your BMI is less than 18.5, you may develop:
- Compromised immune function
- Vitamin deficiencies, anemia
- Respiratory disease
- Digestive diseases
- Osteoporosis
- Menstrual irregularities
- Infertility