BMI Calculator

BMI Calculator

"Body mass index" (BMI) determines body fat. Your BMI is based on your height and weight. When you input your weight, height and size in the BMI calculator, you'll get an amount. That number is one way to know if you're an unhealthy or healthy weight.

Calculate Your BMI

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Once you've got the BMI number, use the chart below to determine whether you'll need in order to increase weight maintain your weight, or lose weight.

BMI Chart- Adults (Age 20+)

BMI	Weight Status
Below 18.5	Underweight
18.5 - 24.9	Normal or Healthy Weight
25.0 - 29.9	Overweight
30.0 and above	Obese

The BMI calculator for children and teenagers is different than the one for adults. It uses weight and height in addition to age and gender. This is due to the fact that male and female height and weight fluctuate during growth and development. For young children, BMI is expressed as an percentile when compared with other children with the same age and gender.

BMI Chart- Children and Teens (Ages 2 to 19)

Weight Status	Percentile Range
Underweight	5 5 percentile
Normal or Healthy Weight	5 to 85 th to <85 th percentile
Overweight	85 the to <95 the percentile
Obese	95 the percentile or greater

If you're concerned about your BMI and/or your child's BMIthen talk to your physician.

Health improvement is the path to take

If your BMI indicates you're obese or overweight you can lower you BMI by losing fat. It can be accomplished with the help of standard weight loss strategies for example:

• A healthy diet. Choose lean meats fruit, vegetables, as well as whole grain. Reduce sugar, alcohol food items that are processed, sodas and juices. Consume fewer calories.
• Exercise regularly.This includes cardio and weight-bearing exercises for building muscle and lose weight. This can help in controlling belly fat. The presence of belly fat increases the risk for certain health conditions. Always talk to your doctor before starting a fitness program.
• Be aware of the portion control. Don't eat too much in between meals and snacks.

If your child's BMI is too high (above the 85 ^{percentile or the 85th} percentile) discuss with your doctor about ways you can assist him or her shed weight.

Things to consider

If your BMI shows you're overweight or overweight, then you could be at risk of developing some medical conditions. This includes heart disease, arthritis, and certain cancers. BMI can't be used as a method to diagnose illness. However, it's an important metric that should be a reason to conversation with your doctor regarding how you can lose weight and lower your BMI.

These tools should be used as a guide only. Don't rely on them to make decisions about your well-being or your child's. Always speak with your doctor about your health condition(s) and/or circumstances before making any lifestyle changes.

Ask your doctor questions

• How do I know if I should be concerned with the weight of my kid?
• When should I start monitoring my BMI? What frequency should I be checking it?
• How much should I weigh?
• What is my child's ideal weight?
• Does BMI reflect muscles?
• How can I cut down my BMI?
• How can I aid my child in reducing his or her BMI?
• How many years will it take to reduce BMI?