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Please read the disclaimer first. |
| Disclaimer: the information on this page is purely anecdotal and does not in any way constitute informed medical advice. Always consult a qualified medical practitioner before making major changes to your diet or to your pattern of exercise. |
This page lets you calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) (if you've enabled Javascript).
Your BMI is simply your weight (in kg) divided by the square of your height (in m).
What your BMI indicates:
| BMI | meaning |
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| below 15 | dangerously underweight - consider seeing a doctor |
| 15 to 20 | underweight - consider eating more and/or taking appropriate exercise |
| 20 to 25 | healthy |
| 25 to 30 | overweight - consider eating less and/or taking appropriate exercise |
| above 30 | obese - consider seeing a doctor |
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