Written By: Gloria Tsang, RD
Title: Founding Registered Dietitian
Alumni: University of British Columbia
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BMI Calculator
BMI (Body Mass Index) is a health risk indicator based on your weight and height. Healthcare professionals often use BMI data to determine a person’s risk of developing health problems.
BMI Calculator
A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy, indicating that your weight matches well with your height. This range suggests you're in a good zone for overall health and well-being.
BMI Categories
- Underweight: <18.5
- Normal weight: 18.5 - 24.9
- Overweight: 25 - 29.9
- Obesity: >30
- Obesity Class I: 30.0 - 34.9
- Obesity Class II: 35.0 - 39.9
- Obesity Class III: >=40.0
Alumni: University of British Columbia – Gloria Tsang is the author of 6 books and the founder of HealthCastle.com, the largest online nutrition network run by registered dietitians. Her work has appeared in major national publications, and she is a regularly featured nutrition expert for media outlets across the country. The Huffington Post named her one of its Top 20 Nutrition Experts on Twitter. Gloria’s articles have appeared on various media such as Reuters, NBC & ABC affiliates, The Chicago Sun-Times, Reader’s Digest Canada, iVillage and USA Today.
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