To calculate your BMI simply select your correct height and weight and let the BMI Calculator do the rest. Remember that weight is also related to build, and you should make allowances if you are stocky or of heavy build.
Press this button to calculate your BMI: Your result:
What does my BMI result mean? There are a range of healthy weights for any height. Body Mass Index (BMI) is defined in the following way: If you have a BMI of less than 18.5 – this indicates that you are underweight and may need to gain more weight If you have a BMI of between 19 and 24.9, you have a healthy weight and should try and maintain this weight. If you have a BMI of 25 – 29 – this indicates that you are overweight and should aim to loose some weight and prevent any further weight gain. If you have a BMI between 30-39.9 – this indicates obesity and is a risk to your health. Losing weight will make you healthier. If you have a BMI of over 40 indicates being very obese and you could benefit from specialist health and dietary advice. Before doing any exercise, it is advised that you should speak to your doctor or practice nurse. Measuring BMI is not always an accurate indicator of body fat. An individual who is muscular may have a high BMI even though their body fat is at a healthy level since muscle weighs more than fat.
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Waist Measurements Waist measurement is a good way to check your fat distribution, as this is linked to health risk. Carrying too much weight around your middle increases your risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. People who carry excess weight around their middle are often referred to as 'apple-shaped', whereas those who carry the weight on their hips are 'pear-shaped'. Women are usually 'pear-shaped', while men are more likely to be 'apple-shaped'. Measuring your waist is an easy way of finding out whether you are an 'apple' or 'pear'. To measure your waist, find the bottom of your ribs and the top of your hips. Measure around your middle at a point mid-way between these (for many people this will be the tummy button). Use the table to see if you are at risk of ill health. Remember these measurements refer to adults. If you are at increased risk, now would be a good time to make healthy lifestyle changes that would reduce or prevent any further increase. If you are at high risk then losing weight and reducing your waist size would improve your health. Changing your eating habits and becoming more physically active would have many benefits.
