Know your Body Mass Index Calculator (BMI)
The most commonly used method of determining if your weight is considered healthy is the body mass index (BMI). BMI is an index of weight adjusted for your height. Want to find out your BMI? Just type your height and weight into our BMI calculator below:
Use the BMI calculator and then refer to the chart below for your results:
A BMI of 25.0 to 29.9 is considered overweight. A BMI of 30.0 or greater is considered obese. If your BMI is above 25, follow up with your doctor to evaluate your weight status and associated health risks. Being overweight or having too much body fat (the definition of obesity) increases your chances of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol—all of which are risk factors for heart disease. In addition, excess body fat—especially abdominal fat—may produce substances that cause inflammation, which may raise your risk for heart disease.
Obesity can also lead to congestive heart failure, a condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. It's important to know your BMI and talk with your doctor or health care provider if it could be putting you at increased risk for heart disease.
Risk assessment scoring is a simple tool that helps predict your risk of having a heart attack or dying from coronary disease in the next 10 years. This scoring system takes into account your gender, as well as risk factors, including high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking. To find out your risk of a heart attack in the next 10 years, click the link below:
Risk Assessment
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