Calculate Your BMI | NHLBI, NIH
Summary: A reference table from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) used to determine Body Mass Index (BMI) by cross-referencing height and weight.
This BMI table provides a quick reference for adults to estimate their Body Mass Index (BMI). By locating height in the left-hand column and weight in the corresponding row, users can identify their BMI value. The table categorizes results into Healthy Weight, Overweight, Obese, and Extreme Obesity ranges, serving as a tool for health monitoring as part of the NHLBI's obesity, nutrition, and physical activity resources.
Document outline
1. Instructions for using the BMI table 2. BMI Category definitions (Healthy Weight, Overweight, Obese, Extreme Obesity) 3. BMI reference table (Heights 4' 10" to 6' 4") 4. Publication details (NIH Publication No. 22-HL-8190)