Att_18 Clinic Exam Body Mass Index Results Form

Body Mass Index Results
Name: _____________
Date: __________
Results:
Height: _______inches

Weight: _________ lbs

BMI: ___________

What do body mass index results indicate?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. BMI is a fairly reliable
indicator of body fatness for most people. BMI does not measure body fat directly, but research has
shown that BMI correlates to direct measures of body fat, BMI is used as a screening tool to identify
possible weight problems for adults.

Interpretation and Advice:


Your BMI result is

BMI 30.0 and above

BMI between
25.0 and 29.9

BMI between
18.5 and 24.9

BMI less than 18.5

V1.0 (07/02/13)

This is
considered

You are advised to

Obese

Your BMI indicates that your weight is in the obese
range for adults of your height. People who are
obese are at higher risk for chronic conditions such
as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high
cholesterol. You should talk to your health care
provider about this finding and any need for
additional evaluation or consultation.

Overweight

Your BMI indicates that your weight is in the
overweight range for adults of your height. People
who are overweight are at higher risk for chronic
conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes,
and high cholesterol. You should talk to your health
care provider about this finding and any need for
additional evaluation or consultation.

Normal

Your BMI indicates that your weight is in the normal
range for adults of your height. Maintaining a healthy
weight may reduce the risk of chronic diseases
associated with overweight and obesity.

Underweight

Your BMI indicates that your weight is in the
underweight category for adults of your height. Talk
with your health care provider to discuss these
findings and any need for additional evaluation or
consultation.

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