Body Mass Index
Calculate Your BMI
The Body Mass Index assesses an individual’s potential risk for developing a variety of chronic health conditions.
Interpretation of BMI for adults according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
For adults 20 years old and older, BMI is interpreted using standard weight status categories that are the same for all ages and for both men and women.
The standard weight status categories associated with BMI ranges for adults are shown in the following table.
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