BMI
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a health screening tool used to estimate if an adult’s (18-65 years) weight is healthy for their height. It’s a good general health indictor for most people. A BMI higher or lower than the normal weight range is associated with a higher risk of developing chronic conditions: cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and more. A higher BMI, due to a higher body fat can also contribute to joint pain in the ankles, knees, hips, and low back. Extra weight puts extra pressure on these joints. BMI is calculated using a person’s height and weight.
LIMITATIONS
BMI doesn’t measure body composition (body fat percentage and muscle mass). It may not be as accurate for certain groups:
- Athletes
- Body builders (people with high muscle mass and low body fat)
- Pregnant individuals
- Elderly populations
- Children
DETERMINE YOUR BMI
Enter your information. See your BMI.
WEIGHT CLASSIFICATION
See the chart above to see your weight classification.
IMPROVE YOUR BMI
Reach out if you’d like help improving your BMI through an exercise program and diet.
OVERALL HEALTH
BMI is 1 indicator of health. For a more accurate overall condition of your health, do more health assessments. Next, do assessment 3 of 7, Waist Circumference.