HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR BMI

The standard formula for calculating BMI is:

Weight in pounds x 703/ [Height in inches x Height in inches]

To calculate your BMI (you will need a calculator for this)

1. Write down your weight (in pounds) 2. Multiply it by 703 3. Then divide the result by your height (in inches) 4. Again divide the result by your height (in inches)

BMI is one of the many ways of assessing your weight. If you have any issues or concerns about your weight, please discuss them with us or your physician.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight.

It applies to both adult men and women between 18 and 65 years old, and helps to indicate whether you are overweight, obese, underweight or normal.

BMI Categories* Underweight: Less than 18.5 Normal weight: 18.5-24.9 Overweight: 25-29.9 Obesity: BMI of 30 or greater

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* As defined by the National Institutes of Health