Ye Olde Hande BMI Charte

Thanks to the folks at the US Surgeon General’s office, you can just check this handy chart to find out your worth as a human being. JUST KIDDING. But don’t you sometimes feel that way when you look at these charts?

Whenever you think about BMI, remember my friendly warning:

Body Mass Index is just one way to calculate your risk for disease. Certain BMIs are correlated with increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and a bad attitude. But remember, correlation is not causation. Other factors to consider include cholesterol levels, your family medical history, blood pressure, and how many times you’ve beat yourself up for not getting into the size 12 jeans you’ve been carrying around with you since 1994.