Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index
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Your Height
feet inches
Your Weight (in pounds)


Body Mass Index (BMI) compares your height with your weight to determine your weight status.
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Sources

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Calculate your body mass index. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What is BMI? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/bmi-adult.htm