Body Mass Index Calculator
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The information you provided gives a BMI of .
Your BMI suggests that you are underweight*. A BMI range of
18.5 to 24.9 is considered healthy.
The information you provided gives a BMI of .
Your BMI is exactly within the recommended range* of 18.5 to
24.9. This range is considered to be that most conducive to good health. Try to
keep your weight in this range and get plenty of exercise, eat a nutritious
diet and get adequate sleep to maintain your health.
The information you provided gives a BMI of .
Your BMI suggests that you are overweight*. A range of 18.5
to 24.9 is considered healthy. A high BMI is associated with an increased
incidence of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, high blood
cholesterol, type 2 diabetes mellitus and gallbladder disease. Knowing your BMI
may encourage you to make lifestyle changes to decrease it as necessary. See if
you can lose weight and get more exercise. Also, eat a nutritious diet and
get adequate sleep. All of these things will help you maintain your health.
The information you provided gives a BMI of .
Your BMI suggests that you are obese*. A range of 18.5 to
24.9 is considered healthy. A high BMI is associated with an increased
incidence of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, high blood
cholesterol, type 2 diabetes mellitus and gallbladder disease. Knowing your BMI
may encourage you to make lifestyle changes to decrease it as necessary. Try to
lose weight and get more exercise. Eat a nutritious diet and get adequate
sleep. All of these things will help you maintain your health.
* Your category is based on federal guidelines for healthy weight.
- You are underweight if you weigh pounds or less and your BMI is less than 18.5.
- You are the right weight for your height if you weigh between pounds and your BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9.
- You are overweight if you weigh between pounds and your BMI is between 25 and 29.9.
- You are obese if you weigh pounds or more and your BMI is 30 or greater.
Sources
Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. 1998. Accessed at: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Faith H M, Pietrobelli A. Resistance to change of adulthood body mass index. International Journal of Obesity Related Metabolic Disorders. 2002 Oct. Vol. 26 (10): 1404—5. PMID: 12355339 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE].
This calculator is not intended to replace the evaluation of a healthcare professional.
Author:
Lambert, J.G. M.D.
Online Editor:
Rademaekers, Ed
Online Medical Reviewer:
Oken, Emily MD
Online Medical Reviewer:
Reviewed by the StayWell Clinical Content Team
Date Last Reviewed:
10/18/2008
Date Last Modified:
7/30/2009