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  1. Apr 28, 2023 · Your BMI is based on your height and weight. It's one way to see if you're at a healthy weight. Underweight: Your BMI is less than 18.5. Healthy weight: Your BMI is 18.5 to 24.9

  2. Feb 7, 2024 · The average Lean Body Mass (LBM) varies by sex and age — 60-80% in men and 50-70% in women. More than 75% LBM in men & 68% in women may indicate health concerns. To build a fit and healthy physique, you’ve got to understand your body composition.

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  4. Jan 16, 2024 · A BMI of less than 18.5 kg/m² is considered underweight. A BMI between 25 kg/m² and 29.9 kg/m² is considered overweight. A BMI of 30 kg/m² or higher is considered obese. To check your BMI, type your height and weight into the BMI calculator for adults from the National Institute of Health.

  5. Feb 21, 2024 · Obesity is further divided into the following three classes: Class 1: BMI of 30 to 34.9. Class 2: BMI of 35 to 39.9. Class 3: BMI of 40 or more. Some clinicians and researchers further divide Class 3 into two more categories: Super obesity: BMI of 50 to 59. Super-super obesity: BMI of 60 or more.

    • What BMI Means
    • Using The BMI Chart
    • For More Information
    BMI below 18.5: Underweight
    BMI 18.5 to 24.9: Healthy weight
    BMI 25 to 29.9: Overweight
    BMI 30 and over: Obesity

    To figure out your BMI, find your height and weight (or the numbers closest to them) on the table below. Follow each column of numbers to where your height and weight meet on the table. That is your BMI.

    The VA offers the MOVE! Weight Management Program designed to help Veterans eat wisely and move more. This can help you reduce health risks, prevent or reverse certain diseases, improve quality of...
    Your local VA Medical Center has a dedicated MOVE! Coordinator who is available to help you. If you are interested in weight management, talk with your local MOVE! Coordinator or VA provider.
  6. Oct 28, 2021 · The 411 on BMI for men. BMI uses math to measure your body fat: It’s your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared. “BMI gives you an overall health assessment. Your number ...

  7. Calculate your body mass index (BMI) Check your BMI to find out if you're a healthy weight for your height. Calculate your BMI for adults. Calculate your BMI for children and teenagers.