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Weight: lbs.
Height: Ft. In.
Body Mass Index

According to the Panel on Energy, Obesity, and Body Weight Standards published by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, your category is:

 

Today, obesity is most often measured by using a mathematical formula called a Body Mass Index. BMI can be determined by dividing your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared and then multiplying by 705. For example, a woman who is 5'6" and weighs 190 would have a BMI of 31.

    Height of 5'6" = 66 inches 66 squared = 4,356 190 divided by 4,356 = 0.0436 0.0436 x 705 = 30.75 (which would be rounded up to a BMI of 31)

Note: This calculation is based on the formula example from: The Calorie Council

 

Q: What does my BMI mean?

  • An individual is considered underweight if their BMI is less than 18.5.
  • A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered a "normal" weight.
  • A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight.
  • Individuals who fall into the BMI range of 25 to 34.9 begin having some health risk concerns. Specifically those who have a waist size of more than 40 inches for men, or 35 inches for women, have a higher risk for obesity-related health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
  • A BMI of 30 or more qualifies as individual as obese.
  • A BMI over 40 indicates that a person is morbidly obese.