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How To Calculate For Obesity

Assessing Your Weight and Health Risk

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat (Image Credit: Youtube)

A person is considered obese if he or she has more body fat than what's considered healthy for his or her height.

BMI : Body Mass Index

Then, calculate BMI by dividing weight in pounds (lb) by height in inches (in) squared and multiplying by a conversion factor of 703.
When using a handheld calculator, if your calculator has a square function, divide weight (lb) by height (in) squared, multiply by 703, and round to one decimal place.

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18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal or Healthy Weight
25.0 – 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and Above Obese

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