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Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement of height versus weight (BMI = kg/m2). It is a very reliable indicator of weight vs. height. It may not be accurate in some patients (i.e. athletes), because it does not take into account bone structure or large muscle mass. A BMI between 19 and 24 is considered ideal. This range (determined by insurance companies) is the weight at which people are considered the healthiest.
| BMI Range |
Meaning |
| Under 19 |
Underweight |
| Between 19 and 24 |
Ideal |
| Between 25 and 29 |
Overweight |
| Between 30 and 39 |
Obese |
| Between 40 and 49 |
Morbid Obesity |
| Over 50 |
Super-Morbid Obesity |
To determine your Body Mass Index (BMI), you may use the following formulas or our online BMI calculator.
| 1) | weight in kg
height in m2 | = | Body Mass Index (BMI) |
| 2) | weight (lbs) x 703
height in inches2 | = | Body Mass Index (BMI) |
Click here to use our online BMI calculator.
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