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Body Mass Index Calculator
The Body Mass Index is a useful measure of an individual's current weight related to an ideal body weight.
An ideal BMI is generally between 20.5 and 21.5. A BMI greater than 30 is associated with increased cardiovascular risk and other health problems related to obesity. To calculate your own Body Mass Index, enter your height (in feet and inches) and weight (in pounds) in the spaces below. Then click where it says "Calculate BMI"
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A following table describes the health-risk significance of the BMI:
| Men |
Women |
Risk Factor |
| <20.7 |
<19.1 |
UnderWeight = The lower the BMI, the greater the risk |
| 20.7 to 26.4 |
19.1 to 25.8 |
Very Low Risk =
Normal Weight |
| 26.4 to 27.8 |
25.8 to 27.3 |
Some Risk =
Marginally Obese |
| 27.8 to 31.1 |
27.3 to 32.2 |
Serious Risk =
Obese |
| 31.1 to 45.4 |
32.3 to 44.8 |
High Risk =
Severe Obesity |
| > 45.4 |
> 44.8 |
Very High Risk = Morbid Obesity |
Sources: 1. Indiana University 2. Hamilton and Whitney's Nutrition Concepts and Controversies
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