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Calculation of your Body Mass Index  Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of your weight in relation to your height. It is the most widely used measure of a healthy weight versus being overweight or obese. There is increasing evidence that being overweight aggravates FM as well as predisposing to the development of diabetes. FM patients with diabetes tend to have more severe symptoms. See FM and Weight Literature To calculate your BMI, fill out your weight and height - in either inches and pounds or meters and kilograms. (note: your browser must support Java to do this calculation)  Height: in m; weight: lb kg    You have a body mass index of This is considered         see charts below:                             BMI and Waist circumference and risk of cardiovascular disease BMI   BMI rating Waist less than or equal to 40 in. (men) 35 in. (women) Waist greater than 40 in. (men) 35 in. (women)   18.5 or less    Underweight    No increased risk    No increased risk 18.5 - 24.9    Normal    No increased risk    Low risk 25.0 - 29.9    Overweight    Increased risk    High risk 30.0 - 34.9    Obese    High risk    Very High risk 35.0 - 39.9    Obese    Very High risk    Very High risk    40 or greater    Extremely Obese    Extremely High risk    Extremely High risk                                                 Ideal weight in relation to height                                       Note:  Muscle weighs more than fat and an elevated BMI may be due to a high muscle mass.             For instance Arnold Schwarzenegger had a BMI of 33 as Mr.Universe in 1967.   BMI may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build.   BMI may underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass.