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BMI - Body Mass Index
The BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a calculation that considers both your height and
weight to determine if your weight is healthy or risky. In general, the higher your weight,
the higher your BMI and the greater your risk of developing health problems.
Below are the numeric BMI values for underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese:
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9 Overweight = 25-29.9 Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater Let's calculate your BMI. Put in your weight in pounds and height in feet & inches and your in the space below: If your BMI is between 19 and 25, your weight is in the healthy range. Congratulations! If it is above 25, it's time to take control of your health. And you don't have to loose a lot of weight in order to improve your health. Research has shown that losing 5-10% of your current weight can help prevent or correct weight-related health issues. To better understand what you need to do to get to a normal weight you should understand calories, how they influence your weight, and what you must do to take control of them.
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