Cholesterol, the most important sterol in the body is a vital molecule that performs very important functions in our bodies. Functions of Cholesterol • Helps build new tissue and repair damage to existing tissue• Produce steroid hormones (estrogen, testosterone)• Aids in the production of bile… Read More »How to reduce cholesterol
Obesity is a state or condition of being very fat. It is excessive fat accumulation that prones the individual to health risks.If you have a body mass index within the range 25-29.9, you are considered overweight and a body mass index of over 30 is… Read More »Why obesity is a disease
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement for determining the body fat of an individual, if the person has a healthy weight or not. It is expressed in kg/m². Other methods to measure body fatness include; skinfold thickness measurements (with calipers), underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance,… Read More »Body Mass Index