ANS, autonomic nervous system-the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands.
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. This is a numerical value of your weight in relation to your height. A BMI between 18.5 and 25 kg/mÂ² indicates a normal weight. A BMI of less than 18.5 kg/mÂ² is considered underweight. A BMI between 25 kg/mÂ² and 29.9 kg/mÂ² is considered overweight. A BMI of 30 kg/mÂ² or higher is considered obese. Excess weight increases the heart's work. It also raises blood pressure and blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and lowers HDL (good) cholesterol levels.
Body mass index, or BMI, is a way to help you figure out if you are at a healthy weight for your height. BMI is a number based on your weight and height. In general, the higher the number, the more body fat a person has.0 in. tall is considered overweight (BMI is 25 to 29) if he weighs between 174 and 202 pounds, and is obese (BMI is 30 or more) if he weighs 209 pounds or more.