To find your Body Mass Index divide your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared.
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Classification
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BMI Category
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Risk of Developing Health Problems
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| Underweight |
<18.5 |
Increased |
| Normal Weight |
18.5 - 24.9 |
Least |
| Overweight |
25.0 - 29.9 |
Increased |
| Obese Class I |
30.0 - 34.9 |
High |
| Obese Class II |
35.0 - 39.9 |
Very High |
| Obese Class III |
>=40.0 |
Extremely High |
Another way to check if you have a healthy weight is to measure your waist circumference. Men with a waist circumference greater than 40 inches, and women with a waist circumference greater than 35 inches have an increased risk of developing health problems.
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