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CALCULATING BMI
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FOR EXAMPLE,
A PERSON WHO WEIGHS 70KG AND IS
1,75 M TALL HAS A BMI OF 22.9
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CALCULATE YOUR BMI
CATEGORIES OF BMI FOR ADULTS AGE
20 OR OVER
BMI Weight
Status
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 24.9 Normal
25.0 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and
Above
Obese
ABOVE A HEALTHY WEIGHT
If your BMI lies above the normal area, then
you may be at greater risk for health
problems such as high blood pressure, heart
disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
BELOW A HEALTHY WEIGHT
If your BMI lies below the normal area, then you
may be at risk for health problems such as irregular
heart rhythms, depression, anemia, and
osteoporosis.
Some people have a low BMI, but are eating well
and have lots of energy. The best advice for people
below a healthy weight is to be aware of their
health risks and maintain a stable weight by eating
well and keeping active.
THESE MEN HAVE THE SAME HEIGHT,
WEIGHT, AND BMI, BUT MAY HAVE
DIFFERENT PERCENT BODY FAT.
6'3" Height 6'3"
220 lbs Weight 220 lbs
27.5 BMI 27.5
BMI is only one of many factors used to
predict risk for disease.
It is important to remember that weight is
only one factor related to disease.
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