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. 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.
To calculate your BMI, enter your height
in feet and inches and your weight in pounds (lbs) in
the boxes below and then click on the button marked
"Calculate":
|
|
| BMI
Table |
| Underweight |
Less
than 18.5 |
| Normal
|
18.5
-- 24.9 |
| Overweight |
25
-- 29.9 |
| Obesity
I |
30
-- 34.9 |
| Obesity
II |
35
-- 39.9 |
| Extremely
Obese III |
40
and over |
|
Note: People
with a BMI of 27.0 or greater qualify for prescription
weight loss drugs.
|