Body Mass Index The effects of a diet or exercise program can only be monitored when you have accurate biometric data. This web page will help you calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist-to-Height ratio, percent body fat, and lean body mass. You also get an estimate of your daily calorie and protein requirements based on your level of activity. It is a good idea to record your measurements once per week to keep track of your progress. If you keep the data in a spreadsheet (e.g., MS Excel) you will be able to create charts to see trends more easily.    BMI Calculator Enter your height and weight, then click the "Calculate" button.   Weight (in Kilograms) Height (in Centimetres) BMI

BMI Weight Status Below 18.5 Underweight 18.5 – 24.9 Normal 25.0 – 29.9 Overweight 30.0 and Above Obese

BMI is just one of many factors related to developing a chronic disease (such as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes). Other factors that may be important to look at when assessing your risk for chronic disease include: • Diet • Physical Activity • Waist Circumference • Blood Pressure • Blood Sugar Level • Cholesterol Level • Family History of disease View an easy-to-use BMI chart:   click here    Body Fat The human body is made up of, amongst other things, a percentage of fat. This is vital for a healthy, functioning body - it cushions joints and protects vital organs, helps regulate body temperature, stores vitamins and helps the body sustain itself when food is scarce. However, too much body fat or indeed too little body fat can be damaging to your health. It is difficult to gauge how much body fat we have in our bodies simply by looking at ourselves in the mirror. This is why it is important to measure and monitor your body fat percentage. Body fat percentage gives you a better measure of fitness than weight alone – the composition of your weight loss could mean you are losing muscle mass rather than fat - you could still have a high percentage of fat even when a scale indicates ‘normal weight’.   Body Fat Equation Calculate your body fat percentage by using this equation: Percent body fat = 1.294 x BMI + 0.20 x AGE – 11.4 x GENDER – 8.0 Gender: Males = 1, Females = 0 Example 1 Male, aged 40, 25 BMI Percent body fat = 1.294 x 25 + 0.20 x 40 – 11.4 x 1 – 8.0 = 20.95% Example 2 Female, aged 40, 25 BMI Percent body fat = 1.294 x 25 + 0.20 x 40 – 11.4 x 0 – 8.0 = 32.35%   How Can Knowing Your Body Fat and Water Percentages Help? It can serve as a guide to whether you need to adjust your diet, fitness program or fluid intake to help achieve a healthy balance.   Refer to tables below.   Note: The documents contained in this website are presented for information purposes only. The material is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner. The materials in this website cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment.