Calculate Your BMI With The Following
BMI Calculator) (If your BMI is too high do not
despair, there is a way to lose weight.)
Summary of BMI Calculator Results
If your BMI is high you should
participate in a diet program. Recent clinical trials have shown
that even a modest 10% loss of body weight in overweight
individuals will decrease life risk factors i.e. diabetes,
cardiovascular disease, strokes, heart attacks, arthritis, etc.
by some 90%.
Body Mass Index over
30 -
indicates an unhealthy condition, obesity, of your
BMI is in excess of 30 you are at an extreme risk
for diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, strokes, high
blood pressure gall bladder disease, etc. Again,
individuals with a Body Mass Index in this range should
consider the use of diet pills and/or slimming pills.
Body Mass Index between 26 and 30
- If your BMI falls in this range you are considered
overweight and should find ways to lose weight through diet
and exercise. If your Body Mass Index is in this range you are at an increased risk for a variety of diseases
related to obesity and should lose weight.
Body Mass Index between 22 and 25 -
this is still considered an
acceptable range, and is associated good health, as
well, as a decreased incidence of disease.
Body Mass Index between 20 and 22 -
this indicates the
ideal Body Mass Index, healthy amount of body fat, which
is associated with the lowest incidence of disease.
Coincidentally, a Body Mass Index between 20 and 22 is
what most individuals perceive to be the most
aesthetically attractive.
Body Mass Index below 20 -
this indicates a lean Body Mass Index, low amount of
body fat. If you are an athlete, this may be desirable,
however, If you are not an athlete, a lean Body Mass
Index can indicate that your weight may be too low which
may lower your immunity to disease. Individuals with a
low Body Mass Index should consider gaining weight
through proper diet and exercise habits.