BMI Calculator
Body mass index, or BMI, is an estimated measurement of body fat based on your individual height and weight. You can calculate your personal BMI by entering the values for your height and weight in the BMI calculator tool below.
BMI Classifications
• Low body mass can weaken body’s immune system
• Could result in conditions such as bone loss, malnutrition and loss of periods (women), among others
- • Ideal weight and body mass
- • Associated with long life and less occurrence of major illness
• Should find healthy ways, such as diet and exercise, to lose weight
• Greater risk of a variety of health issues
• Higher rates of high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease found with BMIs of 27.3 for women and 27.8 for men
• Very unhealthy condition
• At serious risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, gall bladder disease and some cancers, especially for overly large waist sizes
• Should consider lifestyle modifications to lose 5-10 percent of body weight to help improve health
• At extreme risk of weight-related health disorders and possible shortened life span
• Should see doctor and seek professional help to reduce weight and lower BMI
• Probably already experiencing weight-related problems
• Critically high risk of weight-related disease and shortened life span
• Vitally important to see a doctor and get professional help
