Find out your BMI Score

BMI Risk

Find out your risk of developing certain long-term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, and stroke, using the most advanced BMI assessment tool.

This feature is intended for audiences in the UK only

How it works

Step 1

Go to your account dashboard and look for the BMI Risk tool

A smartphone screen displaying a health app showing a BMI risk meter with a reading of 23.4. The background is pink with shield icons.

Step 2

If you have not completed your health profile, the BMI Risk tool will be locked. Select the ‘Complete assessment’ button

A smartphone screen displaying a health app with a BMI risk assessment section. The screen shows a "Complete assessment" button and a navigation bar at the top. The background is pink with shield icons.

Step 3

Now complete the assessment questionnaire

A smartphone screen displaying a question, "What is your waist size in inches?" with an input box filled with the number 35. The background is pink with a repeated shield pattern.

Step 4

You will now be graded with a risk score, and redirected to the tool on your dashboard

A smartphone screen displays a health app with a BMI Risk tool showing a BMI of 30.4, indicated in a risk category. The background has a pattern of shield icons.

Step 5

If your score indicates a risk then you will see a warning sign. Click the warning sign and you will now be able to see an advisory message advising you what to do

A smartphone screen displays a warning message about high BMI risk, advising lifestyle changes and consulting a doctor to prevent complications like diabetes.

Step 6

If you are graded as obese, then we will automatically check if you qualify for weight loss treatments. If you are, you will see a recommendation appear on the Weight Loss Programs tool which you can select to proceed to a Weight Loss consultation

A smartphone screen displaying a health app with sections for "My Favorite Tools", "Weight Loss Programs", and "My Documents" including "Symptoms Checker".

Step 7

Every 3 months, we recommend that you repeat the assessment or update your health profile. Your risk may change as you adapt your lifestyle by implementing healthy living advice provided or if you are prescribed a weight loss treatment

A smartphone screen displays a notification about BMI risk and prompts the user to complete an assessment. The background is pink with shield icons.

Service Information

What is the BMI Risk tool?

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How is the NowPatient BMI Risk tool different to traditional BMI calculations?

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What do I need to do to get my BMI Risk information?

What do the risk scores mean?

Why should I need to know my BMI score?

Why do you use my waist size?

How do I measure my waist size?

What should I do if my score puts me at risk of developing long-term conditions?

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