What's Your BMI?

If you need to lose weight, don’t be discouraged. Even a small weight loss (just 10 percent of your current weight) will help to lower your risk of developing diseases associated with obesity.
 

Body Mass Index (BMI) provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
 

To calculate BMI:

• Divide your weight in pounds by your height in inches.
• Divide this number with your height in inches again.
• Then multiply by 703
   

Example: Weight = 150 lbs, Height = 5’5” (65”)

Calculation: 150 ÷ 65 = 2.307 ÷ 65 = 0.0355 x 703 = 24.96