risk factors

Body Mass Index (BMI)

BMI is a height/weight ratio that is a number that correlates to various risk factors for a number of diseases and disorders. The formula is 704 x weight/height/height. People who are extremely fit and have low body fat should use percent of body fat to determine body composition.

22 - Ideal

25 - Normal

27 - Overweight

30 - Mildly Obese

35 - Moderately Obese

40 - Morbidly Obese

As BMI rises above 22, morbidity increases for:

• Type 2 Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Dyslipidemia
• Coronary artery disease
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Respiratory problems
• Various cancers
• Sleep apnea
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Hyperuricemia
• Gout
• Osteoarthritis
• Pregnancy complications
• Infertility/Menses irregularity/PCOD
• Hirsutism
• Stress incontinence
• Psychological disorders including depression