EducationalYou can save the above BMI program by right clicking here and click save target as. BMI is intended for people who dont workout, have an average build, and are over 20 years old. There's a childrens BMI calculator on about.com. There's other calculators made more recently using other formulas to calculate ideal body weight.
Check your percent body fat with a doctor or trainer in a local university.
Male:Low: 6-10% fat
Optimal: 11-17% fat
Moderate: 18-20% fat
Obesity: Greater than 25% fat
Female:Low: 14-18% fat
Optimal:19-22% fatModerate: 23-30% fat
Obesity: Greater than 30% fat
You need to lose 3500 calories per pound
