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.
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- 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.