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BMI CalculatorWhat's your BMI
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Use the below interactive BMI calculator, also known as the body mass index calculator, to find out what weight status you fall into. Your Body Mass Index results are used as an indication for potential weight problems and/or excess body fat. This body mass index calculator is an adult BMI calculator, will work for all ages. If you are under 19 years of age the results however are interpreted differently than for adults. As a child or teen your age and percentile are also used to evaluate the potential for excess fat and body weight. Calculate Your BMI
For example, someone who has very low body fat percent and is muscular may show a result in the overweight category due to the lean muscle mass. Muscle is more dense than fat so a person's weight with tight and tone muscles may calculate out to be overweight, however their body fat percent is likely to be in the "athletic" category and have a very low percent of body fat. You should consult with a doctor to have further testing if you are not sure if the results are accurate or if you fear you have excess body fat. Read this article to understand your BMI and how the BMI Calculator results are used as a screening tool to identify potential health risks due to weight problems. If your BMI results fell into the overweight or obese categorie, you may want to read these quick weight loss tips and exercise tips to help you bring your body mass index into the normal range. Additional articles Weight Loss Motivation If you want to lose weight but don't know how to get started then read these motivational tips to help you jump start your weight loss. Exercise Motivation If exercising has never been your thing but you want to give it a try, then check out these motivational tips to get you moving. Exercise
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