Body Mass Index

So, how do you know what your risk level actually is, and what would be a healthy weight for you personally?

In recent times, two reliable indicators of health risk have emerged; body mass index (BMI) and waist ratios (Ashwell Shape Chart©).

Enter your weight in kilograms
Enter your height in centimeters
Your BMI is:

What Your BMI score means

Below 20
You are underweight and your health is at risk.

You do not need to be on a weight loss programme. Talk to your doctor or health professional about a healthy diet which will help you reach at least BMI 20.

BMI 20 - 25
You are a healthy weight for your height.

Your Options
Enjoy a balanced diet. Eat a wide variety of foods from the 5 food groups:

• Fruit and vegetables - try to aim for 5 portions a day and eat a wide variety.
• Bread, rice, pasta, potato - choose high fibre kinds and eat in moderation.
• Milk and dairy foods - choose low fat alternatives and eat in moderation.
• Meat, fish and alternatives - choose low fat versions and eat in moderation.
• Fatty and sugary foods - eat sparingly, infrequently and in small amounts.

To ensure a healthy diet, use Cambridge Diet SoyaSlim® as a nutritional supplement.
To assist weight maintenance, replace one meal a day with Cambridge SoyaSlim®.
To shed a small amount of weight use a SoyaSlim® 'with food' programme:
Step 2 (820kcal) or Step 3 (1000kcal)
Exercise regularly to ensure general good health and a firmer, fitter shape.

BMI 25 - 30
You are classified as being 'overweight' and your health is at risk.

Your Options

1.Shed weight quickly using Cambridge Diet SoyaSlim® as your Sole Source of nutrition.

2. Lose weight more slowly using a Cambridge 'with food' programme:
Step 2 (820kcal) or Step 3 (1000kcal).

3. Lose weight gradually by eating healthy low fat, low sugar foods with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, lean meat, fish and alternatives, cereals and high fibre foods.

4. Increase activity levels.

BMI 30 - 35
You are classified as being 'obese' and your health is seriously at risk.

Your Options

1. Use SoyaSlim® as the Sole Source of nutrition (Step 1) as a quick-start for a minimum two weeks, for continuous use, or to speed up weight loss near the end.

2. Lose weight more slowly using a Cambridge 'with food' programme:
Step 2 (820kcal) or Step 3 (1000kcal).

3. Lose weight gradually by eating healthy low fat, low sugar foods with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, lean meat, fish and alternatives, cereals and high fibre foods.

4. Increase activity levels.

BMI 35 - 40
You are classified as being 'super obese' and your health is seriously at risk.

Your Options

1. Use SoyaSlim® as the Sole Source of nutrition (Step 1) as a quick-start for a minimum two weeks, for continuous use, or to speed up weight loss near the end.

2. Lose weight more slowly using a Cambridge 'with food' programme:
Step 2 (820kcal) or Step 3 (1000kcal).

3. Lose weight gradually by eating healthy low fat, low sugar foods with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, lean meat, fish and alternatives, cereals and high fibre foods.

4. Increase activity levels.

BMI 40+
You are classified as being 'severely obese' and your health is very seriously at risk.

Your Options

1. Use SoyaSlim® as the Sole Source of nutrition (Step 1) as a quick-start for a minimum two weeks, for continuous use, or to speed up weight loss near the end.

2. Lose weight more slowly using a Cambridge 'with food' programme:
Step 2 (820kcal) or Step 3 (1000kcal).

3. Lose weight gradually by eating healthy low fat, low sugar foods with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, lean meat, fish and alternatives, cereals and high fibre foods.

4. Increase activity levels.

Cambridge always recommend that you should consult your doctor before commencing any diet programme, but it is essential to get your doctor's signed confirmation of any medication or medical condition before you can start the 'Sole Source' programme, so that the doctor can adjust medication where appropriate.