Weight Management Center: Interactive Tools


Our goal is to help you meet your goals. Learn more about the programs and tools we offer to help you manage your weight.
  • HMR Program for Weight Management
  • Weight Loss Surgery Program
  • Weight Management for Kids




  • Body Mass Index Calculator
    Rather than relying only on the bathroom scale to tell you if you're overweight, you should also know your BMI, experts say. BMI takes into account not just your weight, but also your height to indicate body fat. The goal for most people: a BMI that's over 18 and under 25.

    Calculator
    Height: feet   inches
    Weight: lbs.

    Results
    Your BMI:
    Category:
    Your category is based on federal guidelines for healthy weight.

    About your results
    Underweight: Your BMI suggests that you are slim. A BMI range of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered healthy.

    Desirable: Your BMI is exactly within the recommended range of 18.5 to 24.9. This range is considered to be that most conducive to good health. Try to keep your weight in this range and get plenty of exercise, eat a nutritious diet and get adequate sleep to maintain your health.

    Overweight: Your BMI suggests that you are overweight. A range of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered healthy. A high BMI is associated with an increased incidence of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, type 2 diabetes mellitus and gallbladder disease. Knowing your BMI may encourage you to make lifestyle changes to decrease it as necessary. See if you can lose weight and get more exercise. Also, eat a nutritious diet and adequate sleep. All of these things will help you maintain your health.

    Obese: Your BMI suggests that you are obese. A range of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered healthy. A high BMI is associated with an increased incidence of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, type 2 diabetes mellitus and gallbladder disease. Knowing your BMI may encourage you to make lifestyle changes to decrease it as necessary. Try to lose weight and get more exercise. Eat a nutritious diet and get adequate sleep. All of these things will help you maintain your health.


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