Your BMI
Your BMI is [bmi_result] which is in the [bmi_category] category.
BMI is a standard way of measuring if people are a healthy weight for their height. For most adults 18.5 to 24.9 is the healthy range.
Your age group
Your BMI is [comparative] the average of [bmi_score] for a [gender_singular] in your age group ([user_age_group]) in [user_country].
About [percent]% of [gender_plural] in your age group in [user_country] are overweight, obese or very obese.
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Percentages may not sum to 100 due to rounding
Your part of the UK
In all parts of the UK, the majority of the adult population is overweight, obese or very obese, according to the latest national surveys.
In [region], the figure is about [percentage]% of [gender_plural].
Wales BMI data is gatherered through self measurement so may be an underestimate
What does this mean for you?
The information you've given us indicates you could be underweight.
There can be health risks associated with a low BMI such as anaemia, osteoporosis, a weakened immune system and fertility problems.
This is not a medical diagnostic tool so don't panic if this isn't the result you were expecting to see.
If you're concerned about your weight, or your health in general, speak to a healthcare professional such as your GP.
Follow the links for more information and advice on what to do if you're underweight:
You're in the healthy range which is great. Research shows that having a healthy BMI can reduce your risk of serious health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers.
But not all people with a BMI in this range have a lower risk. Other factors such as smoking, high blood cholesterol or high blood pressure will increase your risk.
If you're of Asian descent you have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes at a lower BMI and waist circumference. A healthy BMI for you would be 18.5-23.
We're more likely to gain weight as we get older so to stay a healthy weight you may need to make small changes to your diet or your activity levels as you age.
Here are some tips to help you stay healthy:
The information you've given us indicates you are overweight.
Research shows that a BMI above the healthy range can increase your risk of serious health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.
A healthy BMI for a person of your height would be 18.5-24.9. If you're of Asian descent you have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes at a lower BMI and waist circumference. A healthy BMI for you would be 18.5-23.
Losing even a small amount of weight, if sustained, can have a big impact. For most people changing your diet is by far the best way to lose weight. Activity can help you maintain your target weight, and can have other health benefits, but increasing activity alone is not nearly as effective as diet at helping you shed the pounds.
Even small changes like reducing portion sizes or choosing lower calorie snacks and drinks can help you lose weight or stop putting it on.
Here are some other options you may want to try:
The information you've given us indicates you're in the obese category.
Research shows that having a BMI in this range will significantly increase your risk of serious health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.
A healthy BMI for a person of your height would be 18.5-24.9. If you're of Asian descent you have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes at a lower BMI and waist circumference. A healthy BMI for you would be 18.5-23.
Losing even a small amount of weight, if sustained, can have a big impact. For most people changing your diet is by far the best way to lose weight. Activity can help you maintain your target weight, and can have other health benefits, but increasing activity alone is not nearly as effective as diet at helping you shed the pounds.
There's lots of support available to help you make changes, either to lose weight or to stop putting on weight.
Here are some options you may want to try:
The information you've given us indicates you're in the very obese category.
Research shows that having a BMI in this range will significantly increase your risk of serious health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.
A healthy BMI for a person of your height would be 18.5-24.9. If you're of Asian descent you have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes at a lower BMI and waist circumference. A healthy BMI for you would be 18.5-23.
Losing even a small amount of weight, if sustained, can have a big impact. For most people changing your diet is by far the best way to lose weight. Activity can help you maintain your target weight, and can have other health benefits, but increasing activity alone is not nearly as effective as diet at helping you shed the pounds.
If you are concerned, or would like to find out more, speak to your doctor or GP. If you are ready to make lifestyle changes, there is lots of support available.
Here are some options you may want to try:
Your waist size
BMI is not the only way of measuring whether you are a healthy weight.
Doctors say that carrying too much fat around your belly can increase your risk of health problems. Excess fat in this area can stress internal organs - even if your BMI is in the healthy range.
Your waist size is [size]
For [gender_plural], the NHS says a waist size of:
80cm (31.5 inches) or more
means an increased risk of health problems
88cm (34 inches) or more
means a very high risk of health problems
94cm (37 inches) or more
means an increased risk of health problems
102cm (40 inches) or more
means a very high risk of health problems
People from non-white ethnic groups may be at risk at a lower waist size