OAC Obesity Action Coalition

About Us
All About Obesity
Advocacy
Resources
Brochures/Guides
Patient Stories
- Share Your Story
- Read Patient Stories
News Room
Membership
Become a Member
Walk from Obesity
- 2007 Walk from Obesity
- Community Grants
Helpful Links
Help the OAC
Contact Us
Feedback
Privacy Policy
Site Map
Home

Site Map

Body Mass Index (BMI)

What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?

Obesity is most commonly calculated using body mass index (BMI). BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by his or her height in square meters. BMI is not used to determine a person’s actual percentage of body fat, but it is a good indicator to categorize weight in terms of what is healthy and unhealthy.

Click here for PDF version of the BMI Chart (Adobe Reader required).

Click here for a larger version of the below BMI Chart.

© 2007 Obesity Action Coalition (OAC). All rights reserved. The information contained in the OAC Web site is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment from a healthcare professional. The OAC recommends consultation with your doctor or healthcare professional. To reprint any of the materials found on the OAC Web site, please contact the OAC National Office at (800) 717-3117.