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Body Mass Index (BMI)

BMI is a number calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by his or her height in meters squared. BMI is used in determining obesity. Below, enter the correct information in the fields to calculate your BMI. A BMI chart is also provided to determine the correct classification.

Calculate Your BMI
Enter Your Weight:	(pounds)
Enter Your Height:	(feet) (inches)

Your BMI:

	BMI
Underweight	< 18.5
Normal	18.5 - 24.9
Overweight	25 - 29.9
Obese	30 - 39.9
Morbidly Obese	>40

To learn more about obesity, please
click here.

To learn more about morbid obesity, please click here.

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