Jun 11, 2018
In this podcast, Tracy Herbert reviews many of the important numbers you should be watching to achieve optimal health. Below is the BMI (Body Mass Index) chart. See if you are in the healthy range. BMI, WAIST SIZE & HEART RISK
BMI | BMI Obesity Classification | Waist size for Women < or = 35 inches | Waist size for Women > 35 inches | Waist size for Men > 40 inches |
Less than 18.5 | Underweight | - | - | - |
18.5 - 24.9 | Normal Weight | - | Increased Risk | - |
25 - 29.9 | Overweight | Increased Risk | High Risk | Increased Risk |
30 - 34.9 | Obese (Level I) | High Risk | Very High Risk | High Risk |
35 - 39.9 | Obese (Level II) | Very High Risk | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
40 or greater | Obese (Level III) | Extremely High Risk | Extremely High Risk | Extremely High Risk |