Body Mass Index

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Body mass index results
BMI: 16.4
What it means: This is considered underweight.


What you can do
It's important to maintain a healthy weight. Being underweight may weaken your immune system and put you at greater risk of osteoporosis.

Talk to your doctor to determine what — if anything — you can do to achieve a healthier weight. Achieving a desirable body weight and shape involves changes in lifestyle — including diet, exercise and behaviors that support health. Your doctor can get you started by providing you with healthy goals, including:

Eat a well-balanced diet that includes whole grains, vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy and lean protein sources, such as fish, poultry, meats, beans, legumes.
Eat moderate amounts of fats and sweets, which can add extra calories.
Eat three meals a day plus between-meal snacks on a regular basis.
Your doctor may also recommend regular exercise, in particular strength training. Strength training can help increase lean muscle mass, which can help you gain weight in a healthy way.

More about BMI
BMI is a better estimate of body fat and health risks than are standard height and weight tables or weight alone. For most people, BMI provides an accurate estimate of weight-related health risks. However, it's not a perfect guide. Its biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass.