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Body Mass Index Calculator

BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a number that shows body weight adjusted for height. BMI can be calculated with simple math using inches and pounds, or meters and kilograms. For adults aged 20 years or older, BMI falls into one of these categories: underweight, desirable, obese, or extremely obese.

  Enter your weight and height to calculate BMI

Body Mass Index Calculator
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Height: Ft. In.
Body Mass Index

According to the Panel on Energy, Obesity, and Body Weight Standards published by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, your category is:

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BMI is just one of many factors related to developing a chronic disease (such as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes). Other factors that may be important to look at when assessing your risk for chronic disease include:

  • Diet

  • Physical Activity

  • Waist Circumference

  • Blood Pressure

  • Blood Sugar Level

  • Cholesterol Level

  • Family History of disease

All persons who are obese or overweight should try not to gain additional weight. In addition, those who are obese or who are overweight with other risk factors should consider losing weight. A complete health assessment by a physician is the best way to decide the right steps for you.

Whatever your BMI, talk to your doctor to see if you are at an increased risk for disease and if you should lose weight. Even a small weight loss (just 10% of your current weight) may help to lower the risk of disease.

Source:  Center for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/bmi-means.htm