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Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.
Enter your weight and height using Standard measures.
Click on "Calculate" and your BMI will appear below.
Classification of Overweight and Obesity by BMI, Waist Circumference,
and Associated Disease Risks |
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Disease Risk* Relative to Normal Weight and Waist Circumference |
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BMI
(kg/m2) |
Obesity
Class |
Men 102 cm (40 in) or less
Women 88 cm (35 in) or less |
Men > 102 cm (40 in)
Women > 88 cm (35 in) |
Underweight |
< 18.5 |
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- |
- |
Normal |
18.5 - 24.9 |
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- |
- |
Overweight |
25.0 - 29.9 |
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Increased |
High |
Obesity |
30.0 - 34.9 |
I |
High |
Very High |
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35.0 - 39.9 |
II |
Very High |
Very High |
Extreme Obesity |
40.0 + |
III |
Extremely High |
Extremely High |
* Disease risk for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and CVD.
+ Increased waist circumference can also be a marker for increased risk even in persons of normal weight.
If your risk falls between “Increased and Extremely High” and you have high blood pressure or history of heart attack, stroke, hip fracture or diabetes in your family, we recommend that you sign up for our preventive screenings. These assessments will help to analyze your health risk, identify your nutritional and diet needs. By optimizing these factors, you can expect to add years of health to your life.
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(301)-386-2223
