BMI Calculator

BMI Calculator

A body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat. Your BMI is based on your weight and height. When you input the height as well as weight into the BMI calculator, you'll get a number. It's one way to determine whether you're an ideal or unhealthy weight.

Calculate Your BMI

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Once you've got obtained your BMI number, use the table below to determine whether you'll need add weight to maintain your weight or shed 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

It is important to note that the BMI calculator for children and teenagers is different from that for adults. While it takes into account weight and height, it also uses age and gender. This is because female and male weight and height change with growth and growth. For young children, BMI is expressed as an percentile when compared with other children of the same age and gender.

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

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

If you're worried about your BMI , or your child's BMI, speak to your physician.

Way to improve health

If your BMI suggests you're obese or overweight, you can lower the BMI through losing weight. This can be accomplished by following standard weight-loss tips including:

• Consuming healthy food. Choose lean meats fruit, vegetables, in addition to whole wheat. Cut down on alcohol, sugar food items that are processed, sodas, and juices. Consume fewer calories.
• Engaging in regular exercise.This includes cardio and weight-bearing exercises to build muscles and shed fat. This can help in controlling belly fat. Belly fat can increase the risk for certain health conditions. Consult your physician before you begin a workout routine.
• Be mindful of the portion control. Don't eat too much in between meals and snacks.

If your child's BMI has risen (above the 85 ^th percentile) discuss with your doctor about ways you can help your him or her lose weight.

Things to be considered

If your BMI shows you're overweight or fat, you could be at risk of developing certain diseases. Those include diabetes, arthritis, heart disease and certain types of cancer. BMI can't be used as a method to diagnose disease. But, it's an important indicator that can be a reason to conversation with your doctor regarding how you can lose weight and reduce your BMI.

These tools should be guides only. Don't count on them to make decisions about your wellbeing or that of your child's. Always talk with your doctor regarding your health condition(s) and/or the circumstances you face prior to making any changes to your lifestyle.

Ask your doctor questions

• When should I be concerned with your child's body weight?
• When should I start monitoring my BMI? How often should I check?
• What is my ideal weight?
• What is the ideal weight for my child?
• Does BMI take into account muscles?
• How can I reduce my BMI?
• What can I do to aid my child in reducing his or her BMI?
• How long will it take to reduce BMI?