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Most of the people care to have a presentable appearance basically because it makes them feel good about themselves. Each person has a certain desirable weight that is suitable for that person particularly; age and gender are two factors that affect a person’s desirable weight. A person who is underweight is a person who has a weight that is below the healthy level whereas a person who is overweight is a person who has his weight higher than the normal healthy level; obesity is having excess fat in one’s body. People who are obese suffer from many health problems. A person should maintain a healthy body weight in order to have a good appearance that will boost his/her confidence and to be energetic. People who have a normal body weight tend to have better balance than those who do not and they are more likely to prevent diseases such as heart disease, diabetes & certain types of cancers.Questions:
- What is a desirable weight?
- What is the difference between a person who is underweight and a person who is overweight?
- What are the reasons for maintaining a healthy body weight?
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- Heit, L, Meeks, L (2003). Totally Awesome Health. New York, NY: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill.
