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Your BMI is:

What is BMI?
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a technique developed by the National Center for Health Statistics and helps determine the amount of body fat a person has. The higher your BMI, the greater risk you have of developing health problems that include, but are not limited to, coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain forms of cancer, and stroke. If you are overweight, the good news is that losing as little as 5% of your body weight is likely to result in significant health improvements for you. Remember, athletes with a lot of muscle could be perfectly healthy but not measure out well using this calculator.

BMI applies to males and females with the following exceptions:

• Persons younger than 18
• Competitive athletes
• Bodybuilders
• Pregnant or nursing women
• Frail or sedentary elderly people

What are the ranges?