Body Mass Index

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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a reliable indicator of total body fat, which is related to the risk of disease and death.

The score is valid for both men and women but it does have some limits. The limits are:

It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build.
It may underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass.

Using English Units			Using Metric Units
Please enter your height in inches (e. g. 72)			Please enter your height in centimeters (e. g. 183)
Please enter your weight in pounds (e. g. 197)			Please enter your weight in kilograms (e. g. 89.5)

Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is
You are considered to be
You need to consume calories each day to maintain your current weight.

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