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The 7th Beat the Banana Charity Run
Close to 1,000 people took part in the 7th annual WCRF HK Beat the Banana Run on Sunday 4th March. Thank you for the fantastic support of runners & sponsors which has helped to raise HK$963,239. The funding will enable us to fund more scientific research and education programmes on cancer prevention. Visit the photo album and share in the fun with the runners now!
Please help put an end to cancer with your extra dollar
Whether or not you’re eligible for the HK$6,000 cash gift from the Financial Secretary, YOU CAN HELP us to reach the HK$1 million goal of the Magic Million Appeal that helps fund cutting edge cancer prevention research. Make a secure online donation now!
BMI Calculator
WCRF HK recommends you to aim to be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.
One of the easiest ways to find out if you are a healthy weight is by using our BMI Calculator to measure your Body Mass Index (BMI)*.
BMI Calculator result – what does it mean?
BMI provides the range of healthy weights for different heights and is a useful guide for most men and women.
| BMI categories | Asians | Caucasians |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight This can pose health risks of its own. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor. |
Less than 18.5 |
Less than 18.5 |
| A healthy weight You probably don’t need to lose or gain any weight but remember that eating healthily and being active are still important and can help you maintain this weight. |
18.5 – 22.9 |
18.5 – 24.9 |
| Overweight Losing weight would probably benefit your health. |
23.0 – 24.9 |
25.0 – 29.9 |
| Obese Your health could be at risk. You should consult your doctor and dietitian. |
25 or more |
30 or more |
*BMI categories may not be appropriate for some groups of people including athletes, the elderly, children, pregnant women or adults less than five feet (1.5m) tall.
Note: BMI does not give us information about how fat is distributed in our body. Measure your waist circumference now to check if it’s healthy.
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