Use the BMI CALCULATOR below to figure your BMI and then refer to the chart to assess your risk for weight related health problems.  Find out if you are at a "healthy weight"!

 

 

Check Out Your Risk for Health Related Problems:

Where does Your BMI Fall?               

BMI	Risk for Weight Related Health Problems
20 - 25	Very Low Risk
26 - 30	Low Risk
31 - 35	Moderate Risk
36 - 40	High Risk
40 +	Very High Risk

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Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the most accurate ways to determine when extra pounds translate into health risks.  Experts use BMI as a measure for "healthy weight".  BMI is defined as body weight (in kilograms) divided by height (in meters squared).  People with a higher percentage of body fat tend to have a higher BMI.  

A BMI of 27.3 or more for women and 27.8 or more for men is defined as overweight.  A BMI of 30 and higher is considered obese. The higher the BMI, the greater the risk of developing health problems.

Health problems such as:                                                                             heart disease                                                                                                diabetes type 2                                                                                                 sleep apnea                                                                                            osteoarthritis                                                                                                        high blood pressure (or hypertension)                                                    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 other health professional before beginning any exercise or weight-loss program.