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WHAT IS YOUR BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the most accurate ways to determine when extra pounds
translate into health risks. BMI is a measure which takes into account a
person’s weight and height to gauge total body fat in adults. Someone with a BMI
of 26 to 27 is about 20 percent overweight, which is generally believed to carry
moderate health risks. A BMI of 30 and higher is considered obese. The higher
the BMI, the greater the risk of developing additional health problems.
Heart
disease, diabetes and high blood pressure are all linked to being overweight. A
BMI of 30 and over increases the risk of death from any cause by 50 to 150
percent, according to some estimates. According to health experts, people who
are overweight but have no other health risk factors (such as high cholesterol
or high blood pressure) should eat healthier and exercise to keep from gaining
additional weight. For people who are overweight and also have health risks,
they recommend trying to actively lose weight. Be sure to consult your doctor or
your dietitian before beginning any exercise or weight-loss program.
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Female |
Male |
| Underweight |
< 19 |
<20 |
| Acceptable |
19 - 25 |
20 - 25 |
| Overweight |
25 - 30 |
25 - 30 |
| Obese |
30 - 40 |
30 - 40 |
| Morbidly Obese |
> 40 |
> 40 |
The formula is:
BMI = W / H 2
where W is the weight in kilograms and H is the height in
meters.
Kindly note that BMI doesn't apply to pregnant women
or
people younger than 18 years of age.
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