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Your BMI category is: Underweight
Your BMI
category is: Healthy
Your BMI category
is: Overweight
Your BMI category is: Obese
It’s important to avoid being underweight, especially as
you get older. Being underweight can affect your ability to fight infections and recover from
illness. It can also weaken your muscles, including your heart, and increase your risk of falls.
You’re a healthy weight for your height. We recommend
that you check your waist measurement too, as carrying weight around your middle can also put your
health at risk.
You’re a healthy weight for your height. We recommend
that you check your waist measurement too, as carrying weight around your middle can also put your
health at risk.
Being overweight can raise your blood pressure and
cholesterol levels, and can increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. These health conditions
increase your risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases. Keeping to a healthy weight will
help you control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and help keep your heart healthy.
Being overweight can raise your blood pressure and
cholesterol levels, and can increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. These health conditions
increase your risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases. Keeping to a healthy weight will
help you control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and help keep your heart healthy.
As your BMI increases, your risk of developing heart and
circulatory diseases, as well as many other health conditions including diabetes, stroke, vascular
dementia and some cancers, increases. It’s important that you take steps to lose weight. The good
news is that losing even small amounts of weight can benefit your health.
Aim to keep within the recommended weight range by eating a
healthy, balanced diet.
Aim to keep within the recommended weight range by eating
a healthy, balanced diet and being physically active on a regular basis. The minimum level of
physical activity recommended for adults is 150 minutes per week, but aim to be active every day.
Every time you’re active for 10 minutes or more it counts.
Aim to keep within the recommended weight range by
eating a healthy, balanced diet and being physically active on a regular basis. The minimum level of
physical activity recommended for adults is 150 minutes per week, but aim to be active every day.
Every time you’re active for 10 minutes or more it counts.
Aim to reach (and stay within) the recommended weight range
by eating a healthier diet, reducing your portion sizes and being more active. The minimum level of
physical activity recommended for adults is 150 minutes per week, but aim to be active every day.
Every time you are active for 10 minutes or more it counts.
Aim to reach (and stay within) the recommended weight
range by eating a healthier diet, reducing your portion sizes and being more active. The minimum
level of physical activity recommended for adults is 150 minutes per week, but aim to be active every
day. Every time you are active for 10 minutes or more it counts.
Try to lose weight and aim to reach the recommended weight
range by eating a healthier diet, reducing your portion sizes and being more active. The minimum
level of physical activity recommended for adults is 150 minutes per week, but aim to be active every
day. Every time you are active for 10 minutes or more it counts.
If you’re losing weight without trying, talk to your GP or
practice nurse to make sure that there aren’t any other problems causing this.
If you do have any concerns about your weight or want to
know more about improving your diet and exercise, talk to your GP or practice nurse.
If you do have any concerns about your weight or want
to know more about improving your diet and exercise, talk to your GP or practice nurse.
If you do have any concerns or need support with losing
weight, talk to your GP or practice nurse. They can advise you on how to eat healthily and get more
active, and tell you about local services you can use to get support.
If you do have any concerns or need support with losing
weight, talk to your GP or practice nurse. They can advise you on how to eat healthily and get more
active, and tell you about local services you can use to get support.
If your BMI is over 35, see your GP or practice nurse. They
can advise you on how to eat healthily and get more active, and tell you about local services you can
use to get support.
Have a look at our healthy eating page for information on eating a healthy, balanced diet. Or call
our helpline on 0300 330 3300*0300
330 3300* for support.
*Local call rate. Lines are open 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Find out more about healthy eating and staying active.
It’s important to remember that BMI is just a guide,
and the ranges are different for some groups. People of Black African, African Caribbean, South
Asian, Chinese, Middle Eastern and mixed family origin are at an increased risk of chronic health
conditions such as Type 2 diabetes at a lower BMI (23-27.4) than the white population (25-29.9).
Find out more about healthy eating and staying active.
For information and support with losing weight, call our
helpline on 0300 330 3300*0300
330 3300*. Or have a look at our booklet, Facts not fads - Your simple guide to healthy weight loss.
*Local call rate. Lines are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
It’s important to remember that BMI is just a guide, and
the ranges are different for some groups. People of Black African, African Caribbean, South Asian,
Chinese, Middle Eastern and mixed family origin are at high risk of chronic health conditions such as
Type 2 diabetes at a lower BMI (27.5) than the white population (30).
For information and support with losing weight, call our helpline on 0300
330 3300*0300 330 3300*. Or have a look at our booklet, Facts not fads - Your simple guide to healthy weight loss.
*Local call rate. Lines are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
If you’re worried about going to the doctor, call our
helpline on 0300 330 3300*0300
330 3300* for information and support. Or have a look at our booklet, Facts not fads - Your simple guide to healthy weight loss.
*Local call rate. Lines are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
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