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* The project described was supported by U54 CA153499, the Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training from the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities, National Cancer Institute. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the National Cancer Institute.
- Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fat for most people. BMI does not measure body fat directly, but research has shown that BMI correlates to direct measures of body fat, such as underwater weighing and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). BMI can be considered an alternative for direct measures of body fat and is an inexpensive and easy-to-perform method of screening for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
| BMI = | Weight (lbs) x 703 |
| Height (in) x Height (in) |
The following table is an interpretation of BMI for adults. To measure your BMI, please enter your weight and height and click the Calculate button.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) for Adults (non-Asian)
| Low | Normal | Pre-obese | Obese |
| <18.5 | 18.5 – 24.9 | 25.0 – 29.9 | >=30 |
- Body Mass Index (BMI) for Asians
| Low | Normal | Pre-obese | Obese |
| <18.5 | 18.5 – 23.0 | 23.0 – 27.5 | >=27.5 |
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