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Don’t just trust your scale to tell you if you are at a healthy weight. This tool finds your body mass index (BMI). This uses your weight and height to assess how much of your body is likely fat. A higher BMI means more risk for health problems linked to weight. The BMI goal for most people is a score between 18 and 25.
Your score is . Your score means that you are underweight.
Your score is . Your score is between 18.5 and 25. This is where you want to be. Exercise, eat healthy food, and get enough sleep to stay healthy.
Your score is . Your score says you are overweight. A high BMI can put you at risk for chronic diseases. These include high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and gallbladder disease. You can make lifestyle changes to lower your BMI. It’s important for you to try to lose weight. Make sure to get exercise. Eat healthy food. And get enough sleep.
Your score is . Your BMI suggests that you are obese*. A high BMI can put you at risk for chronic diseases. These include high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and gallbladder disease. You can make lifestyle changes to lower your BMI. It’s important for you to try to lose weight. Try to get more exercise. Eat healthy food. And get enough sleep.