Body Mass Index Calculator - Are you at a healthy weight?

As obesity become an epedimic problem it is important for people to be aware of their Body Mass Index or BMI. You Body Mass Index is a tool for determining the weight status in adults. It is a measure of weight for height. Although it varies for men and woman, and is further defined by your activity level. The calculator below is a general indicator.

Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculation

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

Risk of Associated Disease According to BMI and Waist Size
		Waist less than or equal to 40 in. (men) or 35 in. (women)	Waist greater than 40 in. (men) or 35 in. (women)
18.5 or less	Underweight	--	N/A
18.5 - 24.9	Normal	--	N/A
25.0 - 29.9	Overweight	Increased	High
30.0 - 34.9	Obese	High	Very High
35.0 - 39.9	Obese	Very High	Very High
40 or greater	Extremely Obese	Extremely High	Extremely High

Body Mass Index correlates with body fat. The relation between fatness and BMI differs with age and gender. For example, women are more likely to have a higher percent of body fat than men for the same BMI. On average, older people may have more body fat than younger adults with the same BMI.

Body Mass Index is a Factor in Resistance to Disease

Your level of Body Mass Index can effect how your body deals with disease and death. As you're your body mass index increases, the risk for some disease increases. Some common conditions related to overweight and obesity include:

Premature death
Cardiovascular disease
High blood pressure
Osteoarthritis
Some cancers
Diabetes

BMI is only one of many factors used to predict risk for disease. BMI cannot be used to tell a person if he/she has a disease such as diabetes or cancer. It is important to remember that weight is only one factor that is related to disease.

Is Your Body Mass Index in a Healthy Range?