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Reaching Target Weight
Maintaining proper weight is essential to healthy living. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is the
most widely accepted measurement of weight according to health professionals. Use the
chart below to determine your own BMI by matching your height in the left hand column
with your weight in the top row. Your BMI is represented by the number that is a match
between your height and your weight. Remember to eat right and exercise.
Body Mass Index
BMI Ranges
(For adults 20 yrs. & older)
Underweight:
Normal:
Overweight:
Obese:
Extremely Obese:
NOTE: BMI has some limitations. It can overestimate body fat in people who
are very muscular, and it can underestimate body fat in people who have lost
muscle mass, such as the elderly. Consult your physician to determine what is
most ideal for you.
Less than 18.5
18.5-24.9
25.0-29.9
30.0-39.9
Greater than 40.0
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