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Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.

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BMI is not the best measure of your health. It is attractive because it's fast and easy to calculate, not because it is perfect. If you have been lifting weights and have a lot of muscle, your BMI may say you are overweight even though you have little health risk. That is because your big muscles increase your weight, not body fat. For most people if your BMI is greater then 25, your weight is in the Overweight category for adults of your height. People who are overweight or obese are at higher risk for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

BMI Weight Status Below 18.5 Underweight 18.5—24.9 Normal 25.0—29.9 Overweight 30.0 and Above Obese

Anyone who is overweight should try to avoid gaining additional weight. Additionally, if you are overweight with other risk factors (such as high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high blood pressure), you should try to lose weight. Even a small weight loss (just 10% of your current weight) may help lower the risk of disease. Talk with your healthcare provider to determine appropriate ways to lose weight.