What your BMI result means

Your BMI category offers a general idea of how your weight may relate to your risk for certain health conditions.

‍

• Underweight: Possible increased risk for nutritional deficiencies, weakened immunity and osteoporosis.
• Healthy weight: Generally associated with lower risk for most weight-related health conditions.
• Overweight: May increase risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other metabolic conditions.
• Obesity: Higher likelihood of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.