Body mass index (BMI) is a figure calculated from your height and weight. Doctors often use BMI as an objective indicator of whether a person is overweight, underweight or
at a healthy weight, and it is recommended by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for this purpose. The BMI calculator is provided for your information only. It is not a substitute for
professional medical advice, and may not represent your true individual medical situation. It does not take all possible factors into account in its assessment of your healthy weight. This BMI
calculation is intended for adults, not children. For example, it tends to overestimate body fat in very muscular individuals or in people who are less than 5 feet tall, and may underestimate body fat
in people who have lost muscle mass, such as the elderly. One variable BMI fails to consider is lean body mass. It is possible for a healthy, muscular individual with
very low body fat to be classified obese using the BMI formula. If you are a trained athlete, your weight based on your measured percent body fat would be a better indicator of what you should weigh.
Do not use this information to make significant changes in your diet, exercise regimen, or other aspects of your lifestyle without consulting your personal physician or other
qualified health care provider as recommended by your physician. Please contact your physician if you have any questions or concerns
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