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Body Mass Index

Body mass index (BMI) is a measurement based on height and weight as it relates to body fat, and can be used to determine how much risk a person has of developing certain health problems because of his or her weight.

Disclaimer:
BMI compares a person's height to their weight and can provide a general idea of a person's risk for disease. Under new government guidelines, people with BMIs of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight, while those with BMIs of 30 and above are considered obese. There is strong evidence that weight loss in overweight people reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Please note BMI is not accurate for athletes, those with a low body fat and high ratio of lean body mass (muscle); those < 19 or > 70 years old; women who are pregnant or breastfeeding; or those who are chronically ill.

Last Modified: January 7, 2004

 

To calculate your BMI, enter your weight in pounds (lbs) and your height in feet inches and in the boxes below and then click on the button marked "Calculate BMI":

As a point of reference, someone with a BMI of 27 is approximately 20 percent overweight. The higher the BMI, the greater the risk a person has to develop additional health problems.

  Underweight  BMI less than 18.5
  Normal  BMI 18.5 - 24.9
Overweight  BMI of 25.0 to 29.9
Obese  BMI of 30.0 or more
Extremely Obese  BMI of 40.0 or more
 

 

 

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