Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
A formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat and gauge health risks due to carrying too much weight. The BMI is only one factor in determining a person's health risk. A BMI in the "healthy" range does not necessarily mean that you are fit and healthy!
BMI does not take into account lean body mass or body frame. A muscular, large-framed person's BMI could indicate obesity, but other indicators would show that this is not the case.
Note: Not a good indicator for those who are under 18, very muscular, large-framed or pregnant.
Note: There is some controversy regarding the under- weight indicator. Studies show that a low BMI is considered a risk factor. However, by eliminating those in the studies who are underweight due to a fatal disease, chronic illness and such, there are indications that a low BMI is not necessarily a risk factor if you are otherwise fit and healthy.
Suzanne Hiscock is a PN L2 Certified Master Coach, ACE-certified Health Coach, as well as an ACE-certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist. For over 20 years, she's been helping people lose weight and get fit through her website, FitWatch.com.
And she’s really TRULY SORRY ABOUT THAT. You see, she didn’t realize she was contributing to diet culture; she just wanted to help people feel better. But losing weight isn’t the way to do it. She’s on a mission to change all that with an anti-diet approach. So, pardon the dust on the floor as the website gets revamped.