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    BMI Calculator For Adults

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    What is Obesity?

    Obesity is a common, serious, and costly chronic disease. Factors that contribute to obesity include lifestyle behaviors, stress, health conditions, medications, inherited genes and environmental/cultural factors. People who are overweight or are obese are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions. 

    Conditions Associated With Obesity

    • Clinical depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders 
    • Coronary heart disease 
    • Gallbladder disease 
    • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) 
    • High blood pressure (hypertension)
    • High cholesterol 
    • Lower quality of life 
    • Many types of cancers 
    • Osteoarthritis and joint pain 
    • Sleep apnea and breathing problems 
    • Stroke
    • Type 2 diabetes

    How do we measure obesity?

    The measure used to determine if someone is overweight or obese is called body mass index., or BMI, which is a calculation of your height as compared to your weight. You can determine your body mass index by using the calculator found on our website.

    If your BMI is 25 to 29.9, you are considered overweight. Currently, 74% of adults in the United States are overweight.

    If your BMI is between 30 and 39.9, you are considered obese. Currently in the U.S., 42% of adults are obese.

    If you have a BMI of 40 or greater, you are considered to be severely, or morbidly, obese. Currently in the U.S., 9% of adults are considered to be severely obese.