Health Info:
BMI = 30 or greater
Health Risk: High
You may be at significantly increased risk of obesity-related disease. A weight loss strategy including calorie reduction, increased physical activity, and behavior therapy can help reduce these health risks.
BMI = 27-30
Health Risk: Moderate/High
You may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and high blood cholesterol. It may also be appropriate to modify diet and exercise habits to reduce health risks.
BMI = 25-26
Health Risk: Low/Moderate
You may be at slightly increased risk for cardiovascular and other diseases. While there is no evidence to suggest that a weight loss program is needed, prevention of any further weight gain is recommended.
BMI = 19-24
Health Risk: Minimal/Low
Your BMI number indicates that you are within a healthy weight range, and do not need to consider a weight reduction plan for health-related reasons.
BMI = 18 or below
Your low BMI number indicates that your weight, in relation to your height, may be below the safety minimum for your body type. |
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