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.
1 BMI between 18.5-24.9: this is a healthy range. 2  It shows that you're a healthy weight for your height. 3  However, it's still important to eat a healthy, balanced diet and include physical activity in your daily life if you want to maintain a healthy weight.