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Two Third of Americans Need BMI Calculator on Their Computers

Released on = October 27, 2005, 5:49 am

Press Release Author = Actabit

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = The trend in the prevalence of overweight and obesity is upward.

Press Release Body = October 27, 2005

According to Federal Obesity Clinical Guidelines, the risk for various
cardiovascular and other diseases rises when BMI surpasses 25 and the risk of death increases as the body mass index is over 30. The trend in the prevalence of overweight and obesity is upward. BMI Calculator 1.0 released by Actabit helps overweight people calculate their body mass index without learning BMI math formulas. BMI Calculator runs on Windows XP, 2000, NT, ME, 98.

To calculate BMI, the user enters her weight and height in the measurement system that is the most convenient for her: pounds and inches or kilograms and centimeters. BMI Calculator displays BMI along with its interpretation.

If BMI is over 25, the person should consult with the doctor, consider starting a healthy eating and exercise program. It is necessary to improve eating and physical activity habits to succeed in losing weight and keeping it off.

To ensure BMI does not surpass 25 and is not increasing, users are recommended to check their body mass index regularly.

A free trial copy of BMI Calculator is available:
http://www.actabit.com/download/bmi-calculator.exe

BMI Calculator may be purchased for $19.95 at
http://www.actabit.com/bmi-buynow.html

For more information on BMI Calculator, see
http://www.actabit.com/bmi-calculator.html

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Review copies of BMI Calculator are available on demand.

Contact:
Nicole McGrath
mcgrath@actabit.com

Web Site = http://www.actabit.com/bmi-calculator.html

Contact Details = Address: Actabit, Pacific Business Center, Vancouver
Canada

Email: support@actabit.com