Santa Barbara Weight Loss Body Mass Index Calculator (BMI)

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Body Mass Index Calculator (BMI)

Body mass index (BMI) has been the medical standard for obesity measurement since the early 1980s. Government researchers developed it to take height into account in weight measurement. For example, let's say someone weighs 150 pounds. Is he or she obese? That's impossible to say without knowing the person's height. The answers would be different for someone who is 5' 0" tall, 5" 4", and 5' 11".

To calculate your BMI, enter your height in feet and inches, and your weight in pounds in the boxes below, then click on the button marked "Compute."

Recommended BMIs are in the range of 20 to 24.9.

The "overweight" range is 25 to 30.

The "obesity" level is anyone with a BMI over 30.

According to these conventions, the woman who is 5' 0" and weighs 155 has a BMI of 30.14, and is obese.

Someone who is 5' 4" and weighs 155 has a BMI of 26.6, and is overweight, but not obese.

Someone who is 5' 11" and weighs 155 is in the healthy BMI range.

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BMI = 30 or greater
Health Risk: High
You may be at significantly increased risk of obesity-related disease. A weight loss strategy including calorie reduction, increased physical activity, and behavior therapy can help reduce these health risks

BMI = 27-30
Health Risk: Moderate/High
You may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and high blood cholesterol. It may also be appropriate to modify diet and exercise habits to reduce health risks.

BMI = 25-26
Health Risk: Low/Moderate
You may be at slightly increased risk for cardiovascular and other diseases. While there is no evidence to suggest that a weight loss program is needed, prevention of any further weight gain is recommended.

BMI = 19-24
Health Risk: Minimal/Low
Your BMI number indicates that you are within a healthy weight range, and do not need to consider a weight reduction plan for health-related reasons.

BMI = 18 or below
Your low BMI number indicates that your weight, in relation to your height, may be below the safety minimum for your body type.