BMI measures weight in relation to height. To figure your BMI, divide your body weight in pounds by your height in inches squared. Then multiply by 704.5. A healthy BMI is 18.5 to 25. Overweight is 25 to 30, and obese is 30 and higher.
Different foods contain different nutrients.
That's why it is important to choose foods from every area of the Pyramid. Reduce the amount of fat in your diet, especially saturated fat. Bake, boil and broil foods more often. Remove visible fat from meats and skin from poultry before cooking. Limit intake of bacon, sausages, salami, bologna and other cold cuts.