Low BMI Makes Surgery Risky for Athletes
Even the most careful athlete can get hurt. Sports-related injuries happen. Before scheduling corrective surgery, athletes should head to a personal trainer and calculate their body mass index. This number not only tells an athlete what percentage of his body is fat, but also how well he will recover from surgery, according to a study released by the Archives of Surgery.
After studying 189,533 surgical procedures, the study concluded that having a BMI under 23.1 increased risk of death by 40 percent within the 30 days after surgery when compared to patients with BMI's ranging from 26.3 to 29.7. Although athletes aim for a healthy BMI, when preparing for surgery, it's best to pack on a few extra calories and raise your BMI.
To stay in shape, the athlete should consume healthy fats to prevent any extra health problems. Instead of splurging on a large pizza with extra cheese, choose foods containing unsaturated fats. Drizzle olive oil over starchy roasted vegetables or snack on organic peanut butter on apple slices. These healthy fats won't clog arteries while adding extra calories to your diet.
Increasing carbohydrates can also pack on a few extra pounds before going under the knife. Choose healthy whole grain breads, pastas and cereals. In addition to the extra fiber, whole grains will increase the amount of vitamins and minerals in your body before heading to the hospital.
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