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 Body mass index (BMI) is a weight-for-height index that is commonly used to classify underweight, healthy weight, overweight and obesity in adults.
To achieve and maintain a healthy weight it helps to know what your BMI is and what it means. There are three steps to working out your BMI.
1. Measure your weight
- Use scales, making sure they’re on a hard, level surface.
- Try to use the same scales each time, as different scales may measure differently.
- Before weighing yourself, take off your coat, jacket, shoes and other heavy clothing.
- Stand on the centre of the scales with your weight distributed evenly between your feet.
- Record your weight in kilograms.
2. Measure your height
- Use a tape measure that’s taped to a hard, straight wall, with the base at floor level.
- Take off your coat, jacket, shoes and other bulky clothing, as well as any hair ornaments or hats.
- Stand with your feet together and your back to the wall so your head, back, buttocks, calves and heels are all touching the wall.
- Have somebody else record your height by placing a flat ruler parallel to the top of your head and noting the height in centimetres.
3. Calculate your BMI
Calculate your BMI by using the Healthy Weight Guide BMI calculator. Make sure you record your BMI so you can keep an eye on how you’re going.
If you are registered with the Healthy Weight Guide website, it can keep track of your BMI for you.
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