Calculate your BMI
Medical supervision is particularly important when losing weight for the very elderly, growing children, and adolescents.
BMI below 20 = Underweight
You are underweight for your height and your health could be at risk. You do
not need to be on a weight loss programme. Talk to your doctor or health professional
about how you can reach a normal weight.
BMI 20 - 25 = Healthy weight
Well done, you are an ideal weight for your height.
BMI 25 - 30 = Overweight
Your weight is above the ideal range for your height and your health could be at risk.
What does your BMI mean
Medical supervision is particularly important when losing weight for the very elderly, growing children, and adolescents.
BMI below 20 = Underweight
You are underweight for your height and your health could be at risk. You do
not need to be on a weight loss programme. Talk to your doctor or health professional
about how you can reach a normal weight.
BMI 20 - 25 = Healthy weight
Well done, you are an ideal weight for your height.
BMI 25 - 30 = Overweight
Your weight is above the ideal range for your height and your health could be at risk.