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In Malaysia, the guidelines for determining overweight and obesity are based on body mass index (BMI). BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. Here are the BMI categories for adults in Malaysia:
- Underweight: BMI less than 18.5 kg/m²
- Normal weight: BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m²
- Overweight: BMI between 25.0 and 29.9 kg/m²
- Obesity class I: BMI between 30.0 and 34.9 kg/m²
- Obesity class II: BMI between 35.0 and 39.9 kg/m²
- Obesity class III: BMI 40.0 kg/m² or higher
- Dietary Changes: This involves making changes to one's diet, such as reducing calorie intake, limiting high-fat and high-sugar foods, and increasing intake of fruits and vegetables.
- Increased Physical Activity: Regular physical activity can help burn calories, improve cardiovascular health, and increase muscle mass. This can include exercises like brisk walking, running, swimming, cycling, and strength training.
- Behavioral Therapies: These therapies can help individuals make lifestyle changes, such as setting realistic goals, addressing emotional and psychological issues related to food, and developing coping strategies.
- Oral/Injectable Medications: There are several prescription medications that can help with weight loss by reducing appetite, increasing feelings of fullness, or blocking the absorption of fat.
- Body Fat Melting Injections: This involves injecting a chemical solution into areas with excess fat to dissolve the fat cells and reduce the appearance of fat in the treated area.
- Fat-Freezing Lipolysis: This is a non-surgical treatment that involves freezing fat cells, which then die and are naturally eliminated by the body.
- Radiofrequency Therapy: This is a non-surgical treatment that uses radio waves to heat the skin and underlying tissues, which can help reduce fat and tighten skin.
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