Check Your Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is an internationally recognised measure for determining whether you are within healthy weight guidelines, overweight or obese.
Your BMI is a calculation of the ratio between your height and your weight, resulting in a number usually between 18 and 50. Your BMI will fall into a classification as follows:
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BMI Range |
Classification |
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18 - 24.99 |
Acceptable |
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25 - 29.99 |
Overweight |
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30 - 39.99 |
Obese
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40 - 49.99 |
Grossly Obese
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50 Plus |
Super Obese
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There are many health problems (co-morbidities) associated with being overweight such as high blood pressure, diabetes, coronary heart disease and infertility.
To see if your health is at risk enter your height and weight into our Body Mass Index calculator here:
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