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One relevant factor in predicting heart disease risk is Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is a reliable measure of body fat, based on height and weight for adults. It can help you determine whether you’re in the ideal weight category for yourself and your heart health.

Calculate Your BMI*
Enter your height and weight, and click SUBMIT.


Height Feet Inches
Weight lb

  


Use this chart to determine how your BMI rates for adults over age 20.
BMI Categories
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = 30 or greater


It is important to remember that BMI is only one of the many factors that can be used to predict risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Other factors to consider include diet, physical activity levels, waist circumference, cholesterol level and stress level. If you are concerned about your result, seek advice from your doctor.

* Please note:
• For athletes and others who have a muscular build, this BMI tool may overestimate body fat.
• For people over 65 and other who have lost muscle mass, this tool may underestimate body fat.
• Children and pregnant women should not use this tool for proper assessment.




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The Promise® website is intended to provide general information for healthy people. If you have heart disease or related conditions, (such as diabetes, obesity or high blood pressure) or if you have questions about your heart health or your health in general, please see your doctor.
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