I am worried about my weight. How can I tell if I am obese?

A little chocolate and some peanut butter is good for you. However, I would worry first about eating so many of them that they cause obesity, because obesity DOES increase the risk of getting cancer. A diet that is high in fiber and low in fat will help a person avoid cancer. I hope this helps.

According to the BMI Chart you are underweight. Your BMI is 16.5. A healthy BMI is 20-22 or at your height 95-100 pounds.

This should not be taken as medical advice but only a general guide. Person who are athletic or weightlifters may have different results.

The BMI is an attempt to quantify the amount of tissue mass (muscle, fat, and bone) in an individual, and then categorize that person as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese based on that value. However, there is some debate about where on the BMI scale the dividing lines between categories should be placed.[2] Commonly accepted BMI ranges are underweight: under 18.5, normal weight: 18.5 to 25, overweight: 25 to 30, obese: over 30.

Really, Amy? None of the four numbers you cite in your question changes the answer, which you already know is YES, your health is at risk. Can you walk a mile without problems? Have you had your blood sugar checked? At 5'3", obesity starts at 169# with a BMI of 30. You're way past that. I'm not trying to be mean, just realistic. A year ago I found myself at your weight and I knew I was in trouble if I didn't do something. My weight now is in the 130s and I expect to lose another 15#. It can be done - you just have to really want it. You have one number in your favor - 28. Start now, it'll be easier at your age than it was for me. And your skin is still resilient so you won't have to deal with sag. You'll feel better and will live more comfortably. And you'll walk that mile with a 78 blood sugar level.

Assuming you are in the USA and use these units:

W is your weight in pounds
H is your height in inches

BMI = W / H^2 x 703.

So if your height is 5' 10" (70") and weight is 180 lbs

BMI = 180 / (70 x70) x 703 = 25.82

So <18.5 is thin
18.6 to 24.9 is healthy
25 to 29.9 is overweight
>30 is obese

Obesity is not only a physical disorder but is also habitual and mental. A large percentage of first world country residents are obese. As a formerly obese person my opinion in the most effective treatment is to exercise portion control while maintaining a greater average of physical activity. Most people do not even know what a correct portion of any thing looks like or how it feels to be hungry. When I made the change it was difficult but once your stomach because accustom to correct food amounts it is transparent and weight is fast to drop off without much change in other portions of life.

Being overweight has been linked to a number of health issues including;

- High blood pressure

- Heart disease and stroke

- Diabetes

- Cancer

- Gallstones

- Gout

Sodas are really unhealthy for you, especially if you drink them on a daily basis. First, sodas contain a very high amount of sugars in them, which contribute to weight gain that can lead to obesity. Obesity increases the risk of heart diseases and diabetes. Second, according to research by the American Heart Association, drinking sodas on a regular basis increases the risk of cardiovascular events by 61 percent. Third, sodas are unhealthy for your teeth and can cause tooth decay from the acidic ingredients. Finally, high consumption of sodas increases the risk of metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of stroke, diabetes, and heart problems.

Is a measurement to determine a persons weight over height the formula is weight(KG) / height(METRES), a normal healthy person should have a bmi of 18.5 to 25 anything above this means the person is fat to obese