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Obsessing over the numbers on your bathroom scale can be frustrating. You might experience a range of emotions from “I’m inspired” to “I’m seeing no progress” to “I don’t even care.” Keep in mind, tracking your pounds doesn’t tell the whole story. Instead, measuring your body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference can provide a better picture of your weight and what it means for your health.
BMI by the numbers.
Why waist size matters.
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Enter your height and weight into this site for quick results. For example, someone who’s 5’5” (65 inches) tall and weighs 150 pounds has a BMI of 25. Your health care provider can also provide your BMI.
1. Watch your waistline
Waist circumference is a marker for how much fat is carried around the abdomen. This is important because belly fat increases the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related conditions.* Measure your waist with a tape measure around your middle, just above your hip bones.
Waist circumference
What it means
More than 35 inches for women
Higher risk for obesity-related conditions
More than 40 inches for men
Higher risk for obesity-related conditions
2. Measure your BMI
Your BMI is an estimate of your body fat based on your height and weight. A high BMI can increase your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems and certain cancers.*
BMI
What it means
Below 18.5
Underweight
18.5–24.9
Normal or healthy weight
25–29.9
Overweight
30 and above
Obese
3. Take control
Don’t stress over numbers on the scale. With guidance from your doctor, you can set realistic goals for losing weight and achieving a healthy BMI and waist circumference. If you’re overweight or obese, even losing 10% of your weight can make a big difference for your health.*
*National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. “Assessing Your Weight and Health Risk.” https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/risk.htm. Page accessed May 13, 2019.
2. Measure your BMI
Your BMI is an estimate of your body fat based on your height and weight. A high BMI can increase your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems and certain cancers.*
BMI
What it means
Below 18.5
Underweight
18.5–24.9
Normal or healthy weight
2. Measure your BMI
Your BMI is an estimate of your body fat based on your height and weight. A high BMI can increase your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems and certain cancers.*
2. Measure your BMI
Your BMI is an estimate of your body fat based on your height and weight. A high BMI can increase your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems and certain cancers.*
BMI
What it means
Below 18.5
Underweight
18.5–24.9
Normal or healthy weight
1. Watch your waistline
Waist circumference is a marker for how much fat is carried around the abdomen. This is important because belly fat increases the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related conditions.* Measure your waist with a tape measure around your middle, just above your hip bones.
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Obsesionarse con los números de la balanza de su baño puede ser frustrante. Puede experimentar emociones variadas, que van desde “estoy inspirado” hasta “no veo ningún avance” y “ni siquiera me importa”. Recuerde que registrar su peso no es lo único importante. En cambio, medir su índice de masa corporal (IMC) y el contorno de la cintura puede darle un mejor panorama de su peso y lo que significa para su salud.
El IMC en números.
Por qué el contorno de la cintura es importante.
El objetivo de este material es brindar información general sobre la salud y no asesoramiento o servicios médicos. Debe consultar a su médico para obtener asesoramiento o servicios médicos, incluso para pedirle consejos antes de empezar una nueva dieta o programa de ejercicios.
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Ingrese su estatura y peso en este sitio para obtener resultados rápidos. Por ejemplo, una persona que mide 5’ 5” (65 pulgadas) y pesa 150 libras tiene un IMC de 25. Su proveedor de cuidado de la salud también puede brindarle su IMC.
1. Preste atención a su cintura
El contorno de la cintura es un marcador de cuánta grasa hay alrededor del abdomen. Esto es importante porque la grasa abdominal aumenta el riesgo de sufrir una enfermedad cardíaca, diabetes tipo 2 y otras condiciones relacionadas con la obesidad.* Mídase la cintura con una cinta métrica en la parte media, justo sobre los huesos de la cadera.
CONTORNO DE LA CINTURA
QUÉ SIGNIFICA
Más de 35 pulgadas para las mujeres
Mayor riesgo de condiciones relacionadas con la obesidad
Más de 40 pulgadas para los hombres
Mayor riesgo de condiciones relacionadas con la obesidad
2. Mida su IMC
El IMC es una estimación de la grasa corporal en función de la estatura y el peso. Un IMC alto puede aumentar su riesgo de sufrir una enfermedad cardíaca, presión arterial alta, diabetes tipo 2, problemas respiratorios y determinados tipos de cáncer.*
IMC
QUÉ SIGNIFICA
Menos de 18.5
Peso por debajo de lo normal
18.5-24.9
Peso corporal normal o saludable
25–29.9
Sobrepeso
30 y más
Obesidad
3. Tome el control
No se estrese con los números de la balanza. Con orientación de su médico, puede fijar metas realistas para bajar de peso y alcanzar un IMC y un contorno de la cintura saludables. Si tiene sobrepeso o es obeso, incluso perder el 10% de su peso puede marcar una gran diferencia para su salud.*
*National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. “Assessing Your Weight and Health Risk”. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/risk.htm. Página consultada el 13 de mayo de 2019.
2. Measure your BMI
Your BMI is an estimate of your body fat based on your height and weight. A high BMI can increase your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems and certain cancers.*
BMI
What it means
Below 18.5
Underweight
18.5–24.9
Normal or healthy weight
2. Measure your BMI
Your BMI is an estimate of your body fat based on your height and weight. A high BMI can increase your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems and certain cancers.*
2. Measure your BMI
Your BMI is an estimate of your body fat based on your height and weight. A high BMI can increase your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems and certain cancers.*
BMI
What it means
Below 18.5
Underweight
18.5–24.9
Normal or healthy weight
1. Watch your waistline
Waist circumference is a marker for how much fat is carried around the abdomen. This is important because belly fat increases the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related conditions.* Measure your waist with a tape measure around your middle, just above your hip bones.