Calculate your body mass index and set your own diet goal close to a medically-recommended weight. Gender Male Female Height: Feet Inches Weight: Kg                            Save the result to track it over time.   Do you know what should be your ideal weight? Use the Weight calculator to find out the healthy weight for your height. Read more about weight management and wellness in the Healthy Living section.
	More About BMI
	Is Body Mass Index Tracker method perfect?     BMI BMI is a reliable indicator of total body fat, which is related to the risk of disease and death. The score is valid for both men and women but it does have some limits. The limits are: It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build. It may underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass. BMI indicates you are Underweight for BMI less than 18.5,Normal 18.5 - 24.9 Overweight 25.0 - 29.9 and Obese for 30.0 and Above Risk Factors Besides being overweight or obese, there are additional risk factors to consider. high blood pressure (hypertension) high LDL-cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) low HDL-cholesterol ("good" cholesterol) high triglycerides high blood glucose (sugar) family history of premature heart disease physical inactivity cigarette smoking
	Understanding Your BMI     For people who are considered obese (BMI greater than or equal to 30) or those who are overweight (BMI of 25 to 29.9) and have two or more risk factors, the guidelines recommend weight loss. Even a small weight loss (just 10 percent of your current weight) will help to lower your risk of developing diseases associated with obesity. Patients who are overweight, do not have a high waist measurement, and have less than 2 risk factors may need to prevent further weight gain rather than lose weight. Talk to your doctor to see if you are at an increased risk and if you should lose weight. Your doctor will evaluate your BMI, waist measurement, and others risk factors for heart disease. People who are overweight or obese have a greater chance of developing high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol or other lipid disorders, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers, and even a small weight loss (just 10 percent of your current weight) will help to lower your risk of developing those diseases.
	Dissatisfied with your weight? - We're bombarded with scare stories about weight, from size zero to the obesity 'epidemic'. But a healthy weight is determined by different factors for each of us.
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