What is  Your BMI?

BMI (body mass index) is a indirect measure of your body fat. For most people, the higher your BMI the more body fat you have. An excessive BMI implies that your weight is too much for your height: too much body fat. A desirable BMI ranges between 18.5 and 24.9

Am I too fat?  To calculate your BMI, enter your height and weight. Your BMI will appear once you press calculate: Note: your browser must be able to support Javascript for this to work.

Enter your weight in pounds:                                                                                                Enter your height in feet: and inches:

Press the button when you're ready to see your BMI:                                                    Your result:

General classifications for BMI:

  • BMI <18.5 -- Underweight
  • BMI 18.5 - 24.9 -- Desirable weight
  • BMI 25.0 - 29.9 -- Overweight
  • BMI 30.0 - 39.9 -- Obese
  • BMI >40.0 -- Extreme obesity

If your BMI is greater than you would like, accept the fact that there are no quick solutions. Love your body and work towards making it healthier. Increase your physical activity, limit your sugar intake, and consult a health provider.

FYI: (66.3% of adults in the US between 20 - 74 years of age are either overweight or obese)*

                34.1% are overweight with a BMI between 25 - 29.9

                32.2% are obese with a BMI greater than or equal to 30

                *Source: CDC, National Center for Health Statistics,2003-2004

last updated 6/2008

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