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People with a BMI of
25.0 or greater qualify for prescription weight loss drugs.
Body mass index (BMI) is a measurement based on height and weight as
it relates to body fat, and can be used to determine how much risk a person
has of developing certain health problems because of his or her weight.
As a point of reference, someone with a BMI of 25 is approximately 20
percent overweight. The higher the BMI, the greater the risk a person
has to develop additional health problems.
To calculate your BMI, enter your height in feet and inches and your weight
in pounds (lbs) in the boxes below and then click on the button marked
"Calculate": |
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BMI Table |
| Underweight |
Less than 18.5 |
| Normal |
18.5 -- 24.9 |
| Overweight |
25 -- 29.9 |
| Obesity I |
30 -- 34.9 |
| Obesity II |
35 -- 39.9 |
| Extremely Obese III |
40 and over |
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