If you weigh too little in relation to your height, this can be a health risk.
A method that is commonly used for measuring whether a person is over- or underweight is the Body Mass Index (BMI). Is your BMI lower than 18.5?
In that case you are considered to be underweight. Being underweight can mean you are lacking in essential nutrients, your immune system may be impaired and you may become lethargic and feel tired.
Being underweight and your health
There are health effects associated with being underweight.
iGene Passport
iGene offers you an insight into your personal risks of developing conditions and tells you whether preventing yourself from becoming underweight may be particularly important for you to help prevent certain conditions. In addition, an iGene Passport provides you with information on what else you can do to reduce any risks. Here we focus on behaviour that will help you maximise the benefits to your health. In the publication below you can read more about what iGene can do for you.