Just what the heck is BMI
or Body Mass Index?
By Dan Schulz,
Lighten Up Radio
- What is it?
- How Do You Determine What Yours Is
- What Should It Be?
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Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight
that applies to both adult men and women.
In general:
- BMI 22-25 - ideal weight
- BMI 25-29 - overweight
- BMI 30-40 - obese
- BMI > 40 - morbidly obese
Will You Qualify For obesity Surgery?
Normally they only will do people who are 100+ pounds overweight, or a BMI of
40 or greater.
BUT, if the doctor deems it medically important, due to other
"co-morbidities" (IE: high blood press. Diabetes, and a lot of other
ailments) sometimes they will do people who are 75 pounds overweight. (with a
BMI of around 38)
Use my handy BMI calculator below to determine your Body Mass Index (BMI) |
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