BMI Calculator

BMI Calculator

BMI or Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat. Your BMI is determined by your height and weight. If you input the weight and height into the BMI calculator, you'll get a number. That number is one way to tell if you're carrying an ideal or unhealthy weight.

Calculate Your BMI

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Once you've got an BMI number, consult 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 teens and children is different than the one for adults. While it uses height and weight, it also uses gender and age. That's because male and female size and weight vary during growth and growth. For young children, BMI is expressed as percentiles when compared to other children with the same age and gender.

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

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

If you're concerned about your BMI or child's BMIthen talk to your doctor.

The path to better health

If your BMI indicates that you're overweight or obese, you can reduce you BMI by losing fat. This can be done with the help of standard weight loss strategies like:

• Dietary health is important. Choose lean meats and fruits, vegetables, including whole and unprocessed grains. Reduce sugar, alcohol, food items that are processed, sodas and juices. Consume fewer calories.
• Exercising regularly.This includes cardio and lifting weights to build muscle and reduce weight. This is effective in reducing belly fat. Belly fat can increase the risk of some health issues. Always consult with your doctor prior to beginning any exercise routine.
• Being mindful of portions control. Don't overeat during meals and snacks.

If your child's BMI is high (above the 85 ^{percentile), talk to your doctor.} percentile) Discuss with your physician about ways you can assist him or her lose weight.

Things to be considered

If your BMI indicates you're overweight or obese, it's possible that you may be at risk of developing certain health issues. These include diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and certain cancers. BMI doesn't have the ability to identify disease. But, it's an important metric that should be a reason to discussion with your doctor about ways to lose weight and lower your BMI.

These tools should serve as guides only. Don't depend on them to make any decisions regarding your health or the health of your child. Always consult your doctor regarding your health condition(s) and/or the circumstances you face prior to making any lifestyle changes.

Questions to ask your doctor

• When should I be concerned about the weight of my kid?
• When should I begin to check my BMI? How often should I do it?
• Which is the ideal weight for me?
• What is my child's ideal weight?
• Does BMI take into account muscles?
• What can I do to reduce my BMI?
• What can I do to aid my child in reducing the BMI of their child?
• How long will it take to reduce BMI?