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The information you provided gives a BMI of .
Your BMI suggests that you are underweight*. A BMI range of
18.5 to 24.9 is considered healthy.
The information you provided gives a BMI of .
Your BMI is exactly within the recommended range* of 18.5 to
24.9. Try to
keep your weight in this range and get plenty of exercise, eat a nutritious
diet, and get adequate sleep to maintain your health.
The information you provided gives a BMI of .
Your BMI suggests that you are overweight*. A range of 18.5
to 24.9 is considered healthy. A high BMI is associated with an increased
incidence of chronic diseases like high blood pressure, stroke, high blood
cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. A high BMI also puts you at risk for breathing problems, certain cancers, arthritis, and gallbladder disease. Knowing your BMI
may encourage you to make lifestyle changes to decrease it as necessary. See if
you can lose weight and get more exercise. Also, eat a nutritious diet and
get adequate sleep. All of these things will help you maintain your health.
The information you provided gives a BMI of .
Your BMI suggests that you are obese*. A range of 18.5 to
24.9 is considered healthy. A high BMI is associated with an increased
incidence of chronic diseases like high blood pressure, stroke, high blood
cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. A high BMI also puts you at risk for breathing problems, certain cancers, arthritis, and gallbladder disease. Knowing your BMI
may encourage you to make lifestyle changes to decrease it as necessary. Try to
lose weight and get more exercise. Eat a nutritious diet and get adequate
sleep. All of these things will help you maintain your health.
* Your category is based on federal guidelines for healthy weight.
- You are underweight if you weigh pounds or less and your BMI is less than 18.5.
- You are the right weight for your height if you weigh between pounds and your BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9.
- You are overweight if you weigh between pounds and your BMI is between 25 and 29.9.
- You are obese if you weigh pounds or more and your BMI is 30 or greater.
This calculator is not intended to replace the evaluation of a healthcare professional.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Freeborn, Donna, PhD
Online Medical Reviewer:
Hurd, Robert, MD
Online Medical Reviewer:
Raymond Kent Turley BSN MSN RN
Date Last Reviewed:
1/1/2023
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