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Your Body Mass Index


Your body mass index is a good indicator of healthy or unhealthy weight. A low BMI means you are underweight, while a high BMI means you are overweight or obese and that means higher risks of poor health.

BMI Weight
below 18.5 Underweight
18.6 to 24.9 Healthy Weight
25 to 29.9 Overweight
30 and above Obese

Use the Metric Version of the Body Mass Index Calculator

A BMI of 25 or above increases your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some cancers and other chronic disorders.

Source:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "About BMI for Adults." Updated 1/2009.

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