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Congratulations,
on taking your first step, to find out about how you can take charge of your
weight and health by setting some serious goals and understanding the full
scope of your problem.
Instead of relying solely on a
bathroom scale to monitor any weight loss progress, following your Body Mass
Index (BMI) will give you a truer picture of your current health status and in
what direction you need to go. Consisting of a ratio of height and weight, the
calculation of your BMI can easily be done using the calculator below. Enter
your weight and height and press the 'Calculate BMI' button. Our software will
then work out your BMI and give you some comments based on it.
Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body
fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.
How does BMI relate to health?
The BMI ranges are based on the effect body
weight has on disease and death. As BMI
increases, the risk for some disease increases. Some common conditions
related to overweight and obesity include:
- Premature death
- Cardiovascular disease
- High blood pressure
- Osteoarthritis
- Some cancers
- Diabetes
BMI is only one of many factors used to
predict risk for disease. BMI cannot be used to tell a person if he/she
has a disease such as diabetes or cancer. It is important to remember that
weight is only one factor that is related to disease.
BMI Categories:
- Underweight = <18.5
- Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
- Overweight = 25-29.9
- Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater
Free Body Mass Calculator
Determines if your weight is in proportion to
your height based on Federal guidelines released by the National Heart,
Lung, and Blood Institute. The BMI is helpful in determining health
risks and appropriate interventions. Write down your BMI or print
this page for future reference. The normal range is 19-25 for females and
20-25 for males.
Get more
details below about what
your BMI # really means
Find your score on the BMI graph and the
health risk for which it is assessed. For example, a BMI score of 20 - 25
is associated with the lowest health risk based solely on BMI scores. If
your score is over 27, you are considered to be at increased risk for
health problems that are negatively impacted by obesity, such as diabetes,
heart disease, high cholesterol or hypertension. Exceptions to a high BMI
score include competitive athletes and body builders, whose BMI is high
due to increased muscle mass, and women who are pregnant or lactating. The
BMI is also not intended for use in measuring growing children or elderly
individuals.
If your BMI is below 20:
This indicates a lean BMI, which means you have a low amount of body fat.
If you are an athlete, this can be desirable. If you are not an athlete, a
lean BMI can indicate that your weight may be too low which may lower your
immunity. If your BMI and body weight are low, you should consider gaining
weight through good diet and exercise habits to increase your muscle mass.
For more help click here.
If your BMI is between 20 and 22:
This indicates the ideal, healthy amount of body fat, which is associated
with living longest, and the lowest incidence of serious illness.
Coincidentally, it seems this ratio is what many individuals perceive to
be the most aesthetically attractive.
If your BMI is between 22 and 25:
This is still considered an acceptable range, and is associated with good
health. To further improver your health click
here.
If your BMI is between 25 and 30:
According to Department of Health guidelines, you are classified as
overweight and should finds ways to lower your weight, through diet and
exercise. You are at increased risk for a variety of illnesses at your
present weight. You should lose weight by changing your diet and
exercising more. Get immediate help here.
If your BMI is over 30:
This indicates an unhealthy condition, your obesity is putting you at risk
for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, gall bladder disease and
some cancers. You should see a dietician who will help you lose weight by
changing your diet and encouraging you to exercise more. You
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"Even if you are
very over-weight, losing as little as 10% of your present weight will
reduce health risks by 85%."
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BMI (Body Mass Index) 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.
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