BMI Categories:

    * Underweight = <18.5

    * Normal weight = 18.5-24.9

    * Overweight = 25-29.9

    * Obesity = BMI of 30 or Greater

Individuals who fall into the BMI range of 25 to 34.9 begin having some health risk concerns. Specifically those who have a waist size of more than 40 inches for men, or 35 inches for women, have a higher risk for obesity-related health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

A BMI of 30 or more qualifies as individual as obese.

A BMI over 40 indicates that a person is morbidly obese.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.

Use the Chart Below to determine your BMI by selecting the appropriate height and weight. Click on the chart’s graph and drag each spacer accordingly or enter your numbers in the boxes and the chart will automatically show your BMI. You can also drag the BMI spacer to your desired BMI and the chart will adjust it numbers to tell you what weight you should be at.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than half of US adults do not engage in physical activity at levels consistent with public health recommendations.

The Surgeon General recommends 60 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week for children and 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week for adults.

Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions, including the following:

          o Hypertension

          o High total cholesterol

          o Type 2 diabetes

          o Coronary heart disease

          o Stroke

          o Gallbladder disease

          o Osteoarthritis

          o Sleep apnea and respiratory problems

          o Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)