Your Body Mass Index, or BMI, is the standard medical method of assessing if you are underweight, at a healthy weight, overweight or obese.  It gives an estimate of your general health level, and your risk for developing health related diseases or disorders.  BMI uses height and weight data and is calculated by dividing your weight by the square of your height.  "Overweight" is defined as an excess amount of body weight, including fat, muscle, bone and water. "Obesity" is defined as an excess amount of body fat. Thus an athlete or muscular person may be overweight without being obese.

Use the tool below to measure your BMI based on your weight and height.  If you are underweight, overweight or obese, you should take steps to manage your weight by making proper lifestyle choices including improved nutrition and regular exercise.  You may also need to pay more attention to your stress level and sleep habits, just to name a few factors that may contribute to your state of health and well-being.