Rather than relying only on the bathroom scale to tell you if you're overweight, you should also know your BMI, experts say. BMI takes into account not just your weight, but also your height to indicate body fat. The goal for most people: a BMI that's over 18 and under 25.
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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. You are underweight and do not qualify for weight loss surgery. Although much attention is directed toward people who are overweight or obese, being underweight can have serious health consequences as well. You need to discuss your weight and overall health with your physician.
The information you provided gives a BMI of
.Your BMI is within the range of normal weight.
Your weight is within the recommended range and you do not qualify for weight loss surgery. Try to keep your weight in this range by eating a nutritious diet, getting plenty of exercise, and getting adequate sleep to maintain your health. In general, you need about 150 – 300 minutes each week of moderate-intensity activity such as brisk walking to maintain your weight. You may want to read and reviewChoose My Plate for tips on how to maintain a healthy weight. You need to discuss your weight and overall health with your physician
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. You are overweight but do not qualify for weight loss surgery.
- A high BMI is associated with an increased incidence of chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cancer.
- You need to make changes in your lifestyle that include a nutritious diet, plenty of exercise, and adequate sleep to improve your health.
- Reducing your daily calorie intake by 500-1000 kcal/day will produce a recommended weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week.
- Your caloric intake should not be lower than 800 kcal/day.
- In general, you may need greater than 300 minutes each week of moderate-intensity activity such as brisk walking.
- You may want to read and reviewChoose My Plate for tips on how to lose and maintain a healthy weight.
- You should discuss your weight and overall health with your physician.
The information you provided gives a BMI of . Your BMI suggests that you have Class I Obesity. You are obese but do not qualify for weight loss surgery.
- A high BMI is associated with an increased incidence of chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cancer.
- You need make changes in your lifestyle that include a nutritious diet, plenty of exercise, and adequate sleep to improve your health.
- Reducing your daily calorie intake by 500-1000 kcal/day will produce a recommended weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week.
- Your caloric intake should not be lower than 800 kcal/day.
- In general, you may need greater than 300 minutes each week of moderate-intensity activity such as brisk walking.
- You may want to read and reviewChoose My Plate for tips on how to lose and maintain a healthy weight.
- You should discuss your weight and overall health with your physician.
The information you provided gives a BMI of . Your BMI suggests that you have Class II Obesity. You are obese and you may qualify for weight loss surgery if you have medical problems associated with obesity.
- These include type 2 diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and severe joint disease.
- A high BMI is associated with an increased incidence of chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cancer.
- You need to discuss your weight and overall health with your physician.
- You need to discuss weight loss options with your physician including diet and exercise as well as weight loss surgery.
- You should check out http://www.choosemyplate.gov for tips on how to lose and maintain a healthy weight.
- You should continue to explore this website to learn more about weight loss surgery.
The information you provided gives a BMI of .
Your BMI suggests that you have Class III Obesity.
You are obese and you qualify for weight loss surgery.
- A high BMI is associated with an increased incidence of chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cancer.
- You need to discuss your weight and overall health with your physician.
- You need to discuss weight loss options with your physician including diet and exercise as well as weight loss surgery.
- You should check out http://www.choosemyplate.gov for tips on how to lose and maintain a healthy weight.
- You should continue to explore this website to learn more about weight loss surgery.