| Your BMI |
What It Means |
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Below 20
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You're fine...if you aren't suffering from a disease that is causing you to be underweight, such as cancer
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20 - 25
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You're doing something right. People in this range live the longest
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26 - 30
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You're overweight, and have an increased risk of developing high levels of blood cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood insulin
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31 - 40
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You're obese and at risk for diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and diseases of the digestive tract
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Over 40
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You're morbidly obese and at risk for diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, diseases of the digestive tract, pulmonary disorders and osteo-arthritis. The time to act is NOW!!!
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