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Are you Overweight, underweight or just about right? Get the answer from our Body Mass Index calculator now.
The body mass index (BMI) measures your height/weight ratio, it is your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared (Kg/m2)
The higher your BMI, the higher your likelihood of developing diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure (hypertension), coronary heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some forms of cancer.
To calculate your body mass index, insert your weight in Kg (or pounds) and select your height in cm (or inches). Click on Calculate to see your body mass index.
If you intend to go on a diet, you should check with your physician first, especially when you do have a specific medical condition or you are on medication.
Reduce your weight and live healthier and longer….
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Below 20, this can mean that you have a low amount of body fat. If you are an athlete, this can be desirable. If you are not an athlete, this can indicate that your weight is too low, which may lower your immunity.
Between 20 and 25, indicates an ideal or acceptable level of body fat.
Between 25 and 30, then you are overweight for your height and exposed to health problems. We recommend you start adopting a healthier lifestyle.
More than 30 then are you considered obese. Obesity is associated with increased health risks and life-threatening diseases.
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