BMI for adults falls into one of these categories: normal, overweight, obese, or underweight. The BMI formula for children and teens differs from the one for adults. BMI Calculator lets you calculate your Body Mass Index without learning any math formulas.
BMI under 19 Under weight
High Health Risk - Your weight in relation to your body height is unhealthy. Talk to your medical practitioner to establish a weight management plan to help you raise your BMI to a safer level.
BMI 19 - 22 Ideal Weight
Low Health Risk : This is the best target BMI range. You do not need to consider any weight reduction plans.
BMI 22 - 25 Still acceptable but you're leaning to over weight.
Low to Moderate Health Risk : You may be at slightly increased risk for cardiovascular and other diseases. While there is no evidence to suggest that a weight loss program is needed, prevention of any further weight gain is recommended.
BMI 25 - 30 Over weight, you should consider losing some.
Moderate to High Health Risk : You may be at an increased risk for certain disease and illness such as cardiovascular issues, hypertension, and high blood cholesterol. It may also be appropriate to modify diet and exercise habits to reduce health risks.
BMI 30+ Obese, you are at risk of heart diseases and diabetes, you need to lose weight.
High Health Risk - You are at risk of obesity related illness and conditions. A weight reduction program, increased physical exercise and monitoring by your physician is necessary to reduce the possibility of obesity related health problems. |