Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat, based on height and weight. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has prepared adult BMI guidelines to help determine if someone is underweight, at a healthy weight, overweight, or obese. Typically, the higher the BMI, the less healthy an individual is likely to be.
- Click on your gender at the top of the scale
- Next, slide the ruler on the left side to your height
- Then slide the ruler at the bottom to your current weight
- The white box will show your height and weight information and generate your current BMI
- Click "Print your results" to print and save your results to discuss with your doctor
Underweight = Less than 18.5
Normal weight = Between 18.5 and 24.9
Overweight = Between 25 and 29.9
Obesity = 30 or greater
You can adjust the weight ruler right or left to see how much weight you would need to lose or gain to be in the ideal weight range based on the BMI standards.
If you are overweight or obese, talk to your doctor about the health risks carrying extra weight may pose. He or she may also be able to advise you on ways to lose weight safely.