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Weight Loss Tools | BMI Calculator|Body Mass IndexAre you worried about whether you will be obese, get cancer, suffer from depression. Try out these cool new tools and find out what your chances are. BMI CalculatorBMI is a measurement of your weight in relation to your height.. It can indicate whether you are underweight, overweight, normal or obese. It stands for body mass index. To calculate your BMI, multiply your weight in pounds and divide that by the square of your height in inches. A BMI greater than 25 indicates that you are overweight. And a BMI greater than 30 indicates that you are obese. Use the BMI calculator below to enter your weight and height in inches. Many healthcare providers use the BMI as an indicator of ideal weight levels. Keep in mind that someone who has a lot of muscles, i.e. weight lifters, will have a very high BMI that probably is in the obese category. Muscle weigh much more than fat. BMI is not a good indicator of ideal weight for anyone that weight lifts on a regular basis. Another factor that a BMI measurement does not account for is weight distribution. Generally speaking if you have more weight on your stomach and thighs, you are at great risk for heart disease, diabetes and other ailments. |
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