By taking the test, you will find out your BMI. You will also find out your obesity risk factors and what your risk is of developing other obesity-related health problems.
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Your body mass index, or BMI, is a calculation based on your height and weight. Find out more about your BMI.
YOUR HEIGHT
YOUR WEIGHT
Please tick any health issues that you have been diagnosed with or suspect you may have.
Your weight loss goals are important. Which of these goals apply to you?
Thank you for completing the Obesity Risk Test
Your BMI is
Your BMI classification: Obese III
Your comorbidity risk: Very severe risk of comorbidities
Below 18
Underweight
Increased risk of comorbidity
18 - 25
Normal weight
Low risk of comorbidity
25 - 30
Overweight
30 - 35
Obese I
Moderate risk of comorbidity
35 - 40
Obese II
Severe risk of comorbidity
40 - 45
Obese III
Very severe comorbidity risk
BMI can be a useful starting measure to identify your weight classification and your obesity risk factors. It can also tell you whether you’re at risk of other health issues.
YOUR CURRENT WEIGHT
BMI 40.0
HEALTHY BMI WEIGHT
BMI 24.9
WEIGHT LOSS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHY BMI
or 28% of your overall bodyweight
With the most common treatment options
or 3.2% of your overall bodyweight
Lifestyle Changes
or 1.9%1 - 15%2 of your overall bodyweight
Prescription Medication
or 30 - 32% of your overall bodyweight13
Weight Loss Surgery
Percentages are based on weight loss averages. Individual results vary.
or 30 - 32% of your overall bodyweight3
At your BMI, the Australian Obesity Guidelines(9) recommend my target weight loss should be:
Talk to your doctor about and share these results with them. Sometimes a referral to a specialist for further investigations may be required to confirm how best to manage obesity.
Your diagnosed or suspected health concerns may be related to your obesity. It’s important to have a chat with your GP about ways to help treat these obesity risk factors.
Discuss these with your GP.
You listed these as your weight loss goals. Making weight loss goals and regularly reviewing them is an important part of your weight loss journey.5
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Now explore your risk test results.
Answer some simple questions about your health and medical history.
Take these results to your next appointment and discuss your treatment options.
If your GP recommends further treatment, find a suitable obesity healthcare provider near you.
5 RACP Action to prevent obesity and reduce its impact across the life course – Evidence Review. 2018. Available at https://www.racp.edu.au/docs/default-source/advocacy-library/racp-obesity-position-statement.pdf. Accessed December 2019