Body Mass Index (BMI) Resources
To determine underweight and overweight status, one can incorporate weight and height into the BMI calculations. This BMI calculation:
weight (lb) / [height (in)]2 x 703
is used as a guideline for weight status.
Age greatly influences an individuals BMI. During growth, body mass changes. Gender also causes differences in body fatness. These factors led to the use of BMI for age according to gender specific
charts.
Due to the complexity of calculating BMI's, the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDC) provides a site which offers information and tips regarding BMI:
Or, the following websites offer interactive BMI calculators:
