ABOUT NUTRITION AND DIET DEPARTMENT

Nutrition for the human body; growth is an essential activity for the continuation of life and protection of health. When a disease occurs in the general public, the idea of ​​feeding attention should prevail.

However, many diseases can be prevented and injuries and early deaths can be reduced by arranging their individual diets. Undernutrition and unbalanced nutrition lead directly to some diseases and indirectly to others.

Medilife Hospital Nutrition and Diet Department provides services on individual diet programs and nutrition training.

Nutrition and diet section; It supports with personalized programs for healthy nutrition in periods such as childhood, adolescence and pregnancy. Apart from these periods, nutrition programs are prepared according to the health status of the person due to various diseases (diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, etc.).
Overweight (Obesity)

Obesity, known as obesity among the people, can occur for various reasons. These causes include hereditary factors, immobility, excessive and unbalanced nutrition, hormonal effects, psychological factors and various disorders.

Body (Body) Mass Index Calculation

• Diagnosis and classification of obesity can be accomplished with Body Mass Index (BKI) measurement.
• It is enough to divide the person's weight (kg) by the square of the height in meters (m²) and look at which section on the scale below. By using this formula, you can get an idea of ​​your body weight.
• BKI Weight (kg) / Height (m²)
• RDA VALUES;
• Under 18.9 kg / m2 - WEAK
• Between 19-24.9 kg / m2 - NORMAL
• Those between 25 - 29.9 kg / m2 - MASS or LIGHT FAT
• Those between 30 - 34.9 kg / m2 - FAT (OBESE) (RISK OF HEALTH)
• Those over 35 - EXTREMELY FAT (VERY RISK FOR HEALTH)
Your Weight (kg)
Your Length (cm)

RESULTS

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