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What's your BMI?

Your Body Mass Index ("BMI") is an individual's height corrected for their weight and used as an index of obesity. Generally your BMI is a reliable method of determining overall weight classifications, however fit people who are muscular and expectant mothers may be classified as overweight. A more accurate picture of your health would also utilize a body composition calculation. This calculator only applies to adults.

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Weight: lbs.
Height: Ft. In.
  
Your Body Mass Index is:

According to the National Institute of Health, you are classified as:

Your Ideal Weight Range is between and
Category
BMI Health Risks Options
Underweight Less than 19 Moderate Consult your Physician
Normal 19-25 Very Low Risk Nutrition and Exercise
Overweight 25-30 Low Risk Nutrition and Exercise
Obesity I 30-35 Moderate Risk Nutrition and Exercise
Medically Supervised Weight Loss
Obesity II (Severe) 35-40 High Risk

Possible Surgical Candidate
Medically Supervised Weight Loss
Overweight II (Morbid) 40+ Very High Risk Possible Surgical Candidate

Body Mass Index or BMI, is the calculation that is used to determine if an individual is a candidate for bariatric surgery. According to the National Institute of Health standards, anyone who is 100 pounds or more overweight or anyone who has a Body Mass Index (BMI) of greater than or equal to 40 is considered morbidly obese.
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