HEALTHY WEIGHT FOR DADS
Eating the right amount to remain a healthy weight may increase the chances of conception. You may also wish to assess your smoking and alcohol consumption to ensure your baby has the best start in life.
- Try to maintain a healthy weight and maintain your BMI (Body Mass Index)
Your weight needs to be considered in conjunction with your height.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a figure calculated using weight and height, and gives you an indication of whether you are the ideal weight for your height.
Seek advice from a GP or registered dietitian on how to gain weight sensibly.
BMI 19.5-26 = Ideal
Follow a balanced diet to maintain a healthy weight.
BMI-19.5 = Underweight
Seek advice from a GP or registered dietitian on how to gain weight sensibly.
BMI 26-31 = Overweight
Seek advice from a GP or registered dietitian on how to lose weight sensibly.
BMI 31+ = Obese
Being overweight or obese can be seriously damaging to health. Seek advice from your registered dietitian or GP for the best way to lose weight sensibly.
To see if you are a healthy weight, plot your height and weight on the chart above to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI).
You can also click here for more information on how to Check Your Diet and get tips on how to improve your BMI if it's low or high.
