BMI Calculator
The most commonly used method of determining if your weight is considered healthy is the body mass index (BMI), which is an index of weight adjusted for your height. Want to find out your BMI? Just type your height and weight into our BMI calculator, at right.
A BMI of 25.0 to 29.9 is considered overweight. A BMI of 30.0 or greater is considered obese. If your BMI is above 25, follow up with your doctor to evaluate your weight status and associated health risks.
Being overweight or having too much body fat (the definition of obesity) increases your chances of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol—all of which are risk factors for heart disease. In addition, excess body fat—especially abdominal fat—may produce substances that cause inflammation, which may raise heart disease risk.
Obesity can also lead to congestive heart failure, a condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. That's why it's important to know your BMI and talk with your doctor if it could be putting you at increased risk for heart disease.
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