Body Mass Index Chart & Calculator (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Body Mass Index Chart & Calculator Page 2

If most of your fat is around your waist, you are at

greater chance for developing risk factors for heart

disease and diabetes.

Measure

Measure your waist by placing a measuring tape snugly

Your Waist

around it. Your waist measurement is high if it is:

• Greater than 35 inches for women

• Greater than 40 inches for men

Waist and Weight

Take this Action

Measurement

If your weight and

waist measurement

Take Action!

• Keep up the good work! Try to not gain any weight.

are at a

healthy level

• Be sure not to gain more weight.

If you are

• Lose weight if you have two or more heart disease

overweight

risk factors OR if your waist measurement is high.

• Ask your doctor or a registered dietitian for help.

• You need to lose weight. Take steps to lose 1 to 2

pounds per week.

If you are obese

• Ask your doctor or a registered dietitian for help.

Do You Need to Lose Weight?

Check the

Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle

tip sheet to learn about ways to lose weight.

December 2013

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