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Introduction |
Welcome to the Body Mass Index calculation. This tool takes your height and weight and uses it to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI), a general index of health and fitness.
BMI serves as a screening tool for potential health risks because weight affects a person's health in certain predictable ways. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a high BMI
can be used to indicate obesity in adults, a strong risk factor for premature death. In addition, a high BMI is associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
Calculating your BMI will give you a quick indication of how your weight might be affecting your overall health. It also can help you determine how much weight you may want to lose to lower your risk of disease. Remember, a weight loss of just 10% of your current body weight may reduce your health risks.
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Please note: the BMI calculation isn't perfect or tailored to an individual; it may overestimate body fat in athletes and people who have a muscular build,
and it may underestimate body fat in older people and those who have lost muscle mass.
The BMI calculation should always be used in conjunction with the advice of your physician or health care provider. |
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