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Body mass index (BMI)

Although there are various way to calculate your ideal body weight - with the most general being weight tables, but the Body Mass Index (BMI) is a more objective way to ascertain your weight and determine if your are overweight, obese or normal.

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General - and using metric measurements
Working out your body mass index
Results of the body mass index

General - and using metric measurements

The figure of 20 - 25 of BMI is a healthy weight status. This is not indicative of any fashion standard of ideal weight, but employs your height and weight measurement to determine the optimum ratio.

We unfortunately work in metric terms, so please convert empiric measurements to metric ones.

1 inch = 2,54 cm
1 pound = 2.2 kg.

For example

If your height is 5 feet 3 inches convert as follows = 63 inches x 2.54 = 160.02 cm = 1.60 m.
If your weight is 160 pounds = 160 ÷ 2.2 = 72.72kg.

Working out your body mass index

Take your height - lets say 1.75 m ( 175 cm) and multiply it by itself. [1.75 x 1.75 = 3.0625 ]

Next take your weight - lets say 73 kg ( about 160.0 pounds) and divide it by the result from your height calculation. [ 73 divide by 3.0625 = 23.836 ]

The resultant BMI is 23.836, which falls within the normal 20 to 25 BMI range.

Results of the body mass index

Lower than 20 - your weight is considered lower than normal.
20 to 25 - your weight is considered the normal range.
25 to 30 - your weight may be considered excessive.
Higher than 30 - your may be considered very overweight.

Our Zest for Life vitamin and supplement range
SPECIALTY FORMULAS CLASSIC VITAMIN RANGE BELOW
	Adaptogens by Zest for Life A natural way for your to balance and cope with the daily stresses and strains of everyday life, without being a stimulant or sedative.
	Anti-aging supplement by Dermaxime Helps to fight the signs and symptoms of aging and reduce wrinkles and lines.
	Antioxidants by Zest for Life Free radicals cause cell damage and can lead to premature aging and degenerative diseases etc. - but a good anti-oxidant mixture can neutralize these destructive compounds.
	Apple cider vinegar capsules with Gotu Kola A trusted folk remedy with many uses, but made in a way to keep the active ingredients intact. Other copies of this capsule does not work due to the way it is manufactured.
	BodyGuard by Zest for Life A superb immune boosting formula to help you fight a variety of problems associated with an under-performing immune system.
	Dietary enzymes by Zest for Life A mixture of dietary enzymes which are required for a variety of metabolic processes in the body.
	Hair, Skin and Nail Formula by Zest for Life An amazing supplement to boost the health of your hair, skin and nails - and although people have tried to copy our formula, they never achieve the results we do.
	Millenium 2000 by by Zest for Life Our slimming capsules to help make dieting more effective, easier and assist in your weight management.
	OystaCal by by Zest for Life The best bio-available organic calcium (free from heavy-metals) and exceptional in helping you regain bone density and helping to fight osteoporosis.
	Phytosterols by Zest for Life Plant sterols and sterolins to boost your body systems in an unique way using phyto-medicine to achieve the results.
	Resveratrol and Alpha Lipoic Acid by Zest for Life A supplement with no competition - harnessing the benefits of PURE resveratrol and Alpha Lipoic Acid.
	Vitalyze by Zest for Life Your high-energy vitamin B boost to live life to the fullest with vigor and ceaseless energy.
	Vuka 2000 by Zest for Life The favorite and effective sexual supplement using hi-tech vitamin formulas for the very best results.
CLASSIC RANGE OF VITAMINS SPECIALTY FORMULAS ABOVE
	Vitamin C - 500 mg tablets One of the most important single vitamins required daily that cannot be manufactured by the body.

Nutritional information

Underneath we have information page on vitamins, minerals, amino acids, trace elements, enzymes and various nutritional compounds that can impact greatly on your general health, well-being and longevity.

Please note that these pages are for general information only and must not be used to treat or diagnose health concerns.

Fat soluble vitamins	Trace elements
vitamin A	Boron
Vitamin D	Chromium
Vitamin E	Cobalt
Vitamin K	Copper
	Fluorine
Water soluble vitamins	Iodine
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)	Iron
B Complex vitamins	Manganese
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine, Thiamin)	Molybdenum
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	Selenium
Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide, Nicotinic Acid)	Silicon (Silica)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	Zinc
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B9 (Folacin, Folic Acid)	Enzymes
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobamin, Cobalamin)	Amylase
PABA (Para-AminoBenzoic Acid)	Bromelain
Choline	Coenzyme Q10
Inositol	Lactase
Vitamin H (Biotin)	Lipase
	Protease
Amino Acids	Maltase
Alanine
Arginine	Miscellaneous nutritional ingredients
Asparagine	Adaptogens
Aspartic acid	Alpha Lipoic Acid
Branched-Chain Amino Acids	Antioxidants
Carnitine	Apple Cider Vinegar
Citrulline	Astaxanthin
Cysteine	Creatine
Cystine	Fatty acids
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)	Piperine (Pepper extract)
Glutamic acid	Resveratrol
Glutamine	Vitamin B13 (Orotic acid)
Glutathione	Vitamin B15 (Pangamic Acid)
Glycine	Vitamin B17 (Laetrile, Amygdalin)
Histidine	Vitamin F (Fatty Acids)
Hydroxyproline	Vitamin P (Bioflavonoids)
Isoleucine	Vitamin T
Leucine	Vitamin U
Lysine
Methionine	Herbal ingredients
NAC (n-Acetyl Cysteine)	Echinacea
Ornithine	Ginger
Phenylalanine	Ginkgo Biloba
Proline	Ginseng
Serine	Goldenseal
Taurine	Gotu Kola (Centella)
Threonine	Grape Seed Extract
Tryptophan	Green Tea
Tyrosine	Licorice
Valine	Muira Puama
	Olive Leaf Extract
Minerals	Phytosterols
Calcium	St John's Wort
Chloride	Tribulus Terrestris
Magnesium
Phosphorus	Water
Potassium	Carbohydrates
Sodium	Protein
Sulfur	Calories

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