Body Mass Index is oftentimes much more helpful than your weight in determining your overall health. If you’re unsure of your BMI and want to assess your obesity-related health risk, this simple online calculator from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s website will tell you your accurate BMI in just a few simple steps.

• The BMI is a measure of body fat based on your height and weight
• By inputting your height and weight, the calculator can find your exact BMI and help you to determine if you need to gain or lose weight to reduce health risk
• The BMI groups people into underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity categories
• Maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce your health

Once you’ve found your BMI, this online guide can also recommend ways to control your weight, plan meals, and become more physically active. The online BMI calculator can provide great insight into your overall health, and it only takes a few seconds to use.

Body Mass Index Calculator [NIH]

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