Body mass index, or BMI, is used to determine whether you are in a healthy weight range for your height.
It is useful to consider BMI alongside waist circumference, as waist measurement helps to assess risk by measuring the amount of fat carried around your middle.
Underweight (BMI less than 18.5)
Healthy Weight (BMI 18.5 to 24.9)
Overweight (BMI 25 to 30)
Obese (BMI 30 +)Your suggested healthy weight range 53 117 - 72159kgLbs
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You are underweight for your height. It's important to aim to keep within your healthy weight range. Being in the healthy weight range will improve your body's ability to fight off infection or illness.
Talk to your GP
If you're concerned about your weight or you are losing weight without trying, talk to your doctor or an Accredited Practising Dietitian.
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You are a healthy weight for your height. But we recommend that you also check your waist measurement.
Aim to keep within the healthy weight range by enjoying a healthy, well-balanced diet and exercising regularly. Most adults should get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, if not all, days.
For older Australians, your general health may be more important than being mildly overweight. Some researchers have suggested that a BMI range of 22-26 is acceptable for older Australians over 70 years old.
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We also recommend you check your waist measurement.
Being overweight increases your risk of developing coronary heart disease, as well as other health conditions. Keeping to a healthy weight will help you control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active every day and enjoy a healthy, well-balanced diet.
For individualised medical and dietary advice consult your doctor and/or an Accredited Practising Dietitian.
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We also recommend you check your waist measurement.
As your BMI increases so does your risk of developing coronary heart disease, as well as other heath conditions. It is important that you take steps to reduce your weight. The good news is that even losing small amounts of weight can benefit your health. To achieve and maintain a healthy weight be physically active every day and eat a healthy, well-balanced diet that meets your energy needs.
Talk to your Doctor
For individualised medical and dietary advice consult your doctor and Accredited Practising Dietitian. If your BMI is over 35, your doctor may advise you on additional options available to support you with losing weight.
For more information call The Heart Foundation Helpline on 13 11 12.
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BMI compares your weight to your height, and is calculated by dividing your weight (in kilograms) by your height (in metres squared). It gives you an idea of whether you’re 'underweight', a 'healthy' weight, 'overweight', or 'obese' for your height. BMI is one type of tool to help health professionals assess the risk for chronic disease.
Waist circumference is a simple check to tell if you are carrying excess body fat around your middle.
Where your fat is on your body can be an important sign of your risk of developing ongoing health problems. Carrying excess body fat around your middle is more of a health risk than if weight is on your hips and thighs.
