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Body Mass Index Chart

BMI Chart for weights 255 lbs.

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Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body  fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. It's important to remember that BMI is just a number. There are many other factors that need to be considered when judging how much you should weigh.

 

Use BMI as a guide only. If you fall out of the range, contact a registered dietitian for help.


Enter your information in the fields below.
Then click on the Calculate BMI button.

BMI Weight Status
Below 18.5Underweight
18.5 - 24.9Normal
25.0 - 29.9Overweight
30.0 and AboveObese
 
           Height: Ft.  In.
           Weight: lbs.

Body Mass Index

According to the Body Weight Standards published by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, your category is:

Risk of Disease According
to BMI and Waist Size

Risk of Disease According
to BMI and Waist Size

BMIWeight StatusWaist 40 in. (men) Waist >40 in. (men)
18.5 or lessUnderweight--N/A
18.5 - 24.9Normal--N/A
25.0 - 29.9OverweightIncreasedHigh
30.0 - 34.9ObeseHighVery High
35.0 - 39.9ObeseVery HighVery High
40 or greaterExtremely Obese Extremely High Extremely High
BMIWeight StatusWaist 35 in. (women)Waist >35 in. (women)
18.5 or lessUnderweight--N/A
18.5 - 24.9Normal--N/A
25.0 - 29.9OverweightIncreasedHigh
30.0 - 34.9ObeseHighVery High
35.0 - 39.9ObeseVery HighVery High
40 or greaterExtremely Obese Extremely High Extremely High

 


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