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BMI
Calculator
What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
In 1998 the Center
adopted the BMI method, which compares your height to your
body weight, as a standard for evaluating body “fatness”.
The subsequent finding is medically useful in predicting
your associating risk for obesity-related diseases.
Is the BMI Measurement Always Accurate?
The BMI is an
extremely accurate measurement system for most people.
However, because BMI standards assume average muscle mass,
the results are misleading for people with a heavily
muscular athletic build or the frail elderly.
How Do I Use This Calculator?
Simply type your height (in
feet and inches) and weight (in pounds) into the large boxes
on the left and then hit the “Calculate” button. Your BMI
measurement will be displayed numerically and with a colored
bar graph to allow you to visualize where you rank relative
to the entire BMI spectrum.
How Do I Interpret My Results?
Find your BMI result in the
table below. The right column will define your associated
health risks.
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BMI |
WEIGHT
STATUS |
WHAT THIS
MEANS |
ASSOCIATED HEALTH RISK |
| 18.5
and less |
Underweight |
Talk
with your healthcare provider to determine possible
causes of underweight and if you need to gain weight. |
Possible increased risk for non-elderly individuals. |
| 18.6
to 24.9 |
Normal |
Maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of
chronic diseases associated with overweight and obesity. |
None |
| 25 to
29.9 |
Overweight |
People
who are overweight are at increased risk for
chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high blood
pressure, and high cholesterol. |
Your
health risk is INCREASED
If, in
addition, your waist circumference measures greater than
40 in. for men, or 35 in. for women you are in a HIGH
risk category. |
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30 to 34.9 |
Obese |
People
who are obese are at an even greater risk for
chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure,
diabetes, and high cholesterol. |
Your
health risk is HIGH
If, in
addition, your waist circumference measures greater than
40 in. for men, or 35 in. for women you are in a VERY
HIGH risk category |
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35 to 39.9 |
Severely Obese |
People
who are severely obese are at very high risk
for chronic health conditions such as high blood
pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. |
Your
health risk is VERY HIGH |
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40 and Over |
Morbidly Obese |
People
who are morbidly obese are at an extremely high risk
for chronic health conditions such as high blood
pressure, diabetes, and high |
Your
health risk is EXTREMELY HIGH |
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