The bariatric surgeons at Park Plaza Hospital offer many different weight loss surgery programs to help you achieve substantial and sustained weight loss. Our bariatric team will work to ensure that your expectations are met by providing the highest standards of surgical care for the treatment of obesity,
 

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Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator

A Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 40 is by definition morbid obesity. Lesser BMI may be morbid if associated by serious co-morbidities.

Body Mass Index standards are:

  • BMI 18.5 to 24.9 Healthy

  • BMI 25 to 29.9 Overweight

  • BMI 30 to 39.9 Obese

  • BMI 40 to 49.9 Morbidly Obese

  • BMI 50 or higher Super Obese
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Body Mass Index

According to the Panel on Energy, Obesity, and Body Weight Standards published by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, your category is:

 

 

 

 

 

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Houston, TX 77004
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