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OVER WEIGHT ? Use our BMI Tools to find out
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Your BMI value
| BMI Cutoff | Weight Status | Comments |
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| <18.5 | Underweight | Being underweight also puts you at risk for developing many health problems. Discuss with your healthcare provider about how to reach a healthy weight. |
| 18.5 - 23.9 | Healthy weight range | Your weight is within normal range. You can continue to keep a healthy weight through physical activity and healthy eating. Keep up with the good work! |
| 24 - 26.9 | Overweight | Being overweight can put you at risk for developing many chronic diseases. Discuss with your healthcare professional on how to achieve a healthy weight. |
| >27 | Obese | Obesity increases risks for developing many chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, and decreases overall quality of life. Discuss with your healthcare provider about how to achieve a healthy weight! |
| Wildman RP et al. Appropriate body mass index and waist circumference cutoffs for categorization of overweight and central adiposity among Chinese adults. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2004; 80:1129. Appropriate body-mass index for Asian populations and its implications for policy and intervention strategies. Lancet 2004; 363:157-63 | ||
Target Waist Circumference for Asians and Asian Americans
Sometimes even when your BMI is within normal range, having too much fat around the abdomen (Apple shape body) will still put you at risk for heart disease and diabetes. Below are the target goals for waist circumference measurements.
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Men
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Women
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Equals or less than 90cm (35.5 in)
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Equals or less than 80cm (31.5 in)
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