BMI Calculator

BMI Calculator

BMI or Body mass index (BMI) determines body fat. Your BMI is based on your height and weight. When you input your weight, height and size in the BMI calculator, you'll get an amount. That number is one way to know if you're a healthy or unhealthy weight.

Calculate Your BMI

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Once you have obtained your BMI number, consult the table below to determine the need in order to increase weight maintain your weight or shed 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 over	Obese

The BMI calculator for adolescents and children differs from that for adults. While it utilizes height and weight but it also considers age and gender. This is because male and female height and weight fluctuate during growth and development. For young children, BMI is expressed as percentiles when compared to other children similar in age and gender

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

Weight Status	Percentile Range
Underweight	5 percentile percentile
Normal or Healthy Weight	5 5 to 85 5th to 85 percentile
Overweight	85 85 to 95 85th to 95 percentile
Obese	95 95 percentile or more

If you're concerned regarding your BMI or child's BMI, speak to your doctor.

The path to better health

If your BMI suggests you're overweight or obese you can reduce it by losing some weight. This can be achieved with the help of standard weight loss strategies like:

• A healthy diet. Choose lean meats as well as fruits, vegetables in addition to whole wheat. Reduce sugar, alcohol food items that are processed, sodas and juices. Consume fewer calories.
• Exercising regularly.This includes cardio and weight-bearing exercises to build muscle and reduce weight. This can be effective in reducing belly fat. Belly fat raises the risk of some health issues. Always consult your physician before starting an exercise regimen.
• Be aware of the portion control. Do not eat too much during meals and snacks.

If your child's BMI is excessive (above the 85 ^th percentile) Talk to your doctor about how you can help him or her shed weight.

Things to be considered

If your BMI is indicating that you're overweight or fat, you could be at risk for certain health conditions. This includes arthritis, heart disease and certain cancers. BMI can't be used to identify the severity of disease. However, it is an important indicator that can be a reason to discussion with your doctor about ways to lose weight and lower your BMI.

These tools should be used as guides only. Don't rely on them to make decisions about your health or that of your child's. Always consult your doctor regarding your health condition(s) or circumstances prior to making any lifestyle changes.

Questions for your doctor

• What should I do if I am concerned with the weight of my kid?
• When should I begin looking at my BMI? How often should I test it?
• How much should I weigh?
• What is my child's ideal weight?
• Does BMI be a measure of muscles?
• How can I decrease my BMI?
• How can I help my child decrease the BMI of their child?
• How long will it take to reduce BMI?