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Body
Mass Index (BMI) calculates body
fat according to the relationship of weight
and height. A BMI less than 20 is considered
to be a low BMI for most people. A low BMI
may indicate underweight and may be associated
with health problems for some people. A
BMI of 20-25 is considered to be good. It
may indicate a healthy weight for most people.
A BMI of greater than 25 is considered to
be high for most people. This may indicate
overweight or obesity and may increase the
risk of developing health problems.
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Note:
if you are exactly 5 feet or 6 feet tall,
put a 0 in the inches box. The results will
be wrong if you leave the inches box empty.
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| BMI <
20 |
A low BMI may indicate underweight
and may be associated with health problems
for some people. |
| BMI 20
- 25 |
This zone is associated with
the lowest risk of illness
for most people. |
| BMI 25
- 27 |
Further weight gain is not
recommended. This zone is associated with
increased health risks
for some people. |
| BMI >
27 |
A BMI in this zone is associated
with increased health
problems such as heart disease, high
blood pressure and diabetes. You should consider
consulting with your physician and a Registered
Dietitian for advice. |
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