Body Mass Index (BMI), is a combined measurement of your height and weight. BMI is not a perfect calculation, but usually when a person has a higher BMI, they also have a higher amount of body fat. Most insurance companies use this number to help determine if you'll be approved for weight-loss surgery.
BMI Classifications
| BMI |
Classification |
Health Risk |
| Under 18.5 |
Underweight |
Minimal |
| 18.5 - 24.9 |
Normal Weight |
Minimal |
| 25 - 29.9 |
Overweight |
Increased |
| 30 - 34.9 |
Obese |
High |
| 35 - 39.9 |
Severely Obese |
Very High |
| 40 and Over |
Morbidly Obese |
Extremely High |