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Enter your weight and height above to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI).
What does my BMI result mean?
There are a range of healthy weights for any height. Body Mass Index (BMI) is defined in the following way:
- Less than 18.5 – this indicates that you are underweight and may need to gain more weight
- Between 19 and 24.9, you have a healthy weight and should try and maintain this weight.
- Between25 and 29, this indicates that you are overweight and should aim to loose some weight and prevent any further weight gain.
- Between 30-39.9, this indicates obesity and is a risk to your health. Losing weight will make you healthier.
- Over 40, this indicates being very obese and you could benefit from specialist health and dietary advice.
Before doing any exercise, it is advised that you should speak to your doctor or practice nurse. Measuring BMI is not always an accurate indicator of body fat. An individual who is muscular may have a high BMI even though their body fat is at a healthy level since muscle weighs more than fat.
Activity Referral
An 'Activity Referral Scheme' is available for patients suffering from anxiety or depression, those with medical conditions that might be alleviated through exercise, overweigh or obese patients and those who do not exercise at present. A qualified trainer provides an individual programme of activity tailored to the participants needs. Ask your GP or Practice Nurse about the scheme. More information on gyms or health clubs in your area can be obtained from www.activeplaces.com or contact Jackie Browne for more information about Activity Referral
BMI information within this page is taken from The People's Movement website and is provided for general information only. It should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional.
