Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height, it is a reliable measurement of body fat for most adult men and women.
BMI does not measure body fat directly, but research has shown that BMI correlates to direct measures of body fat.
BMI is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health risk for diseases that can occur with more body fat.
The higher your BMI, the higher your risk for certain diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, gallstones, breathing problems, and certain cancers.
Interpretation of BMI:
For adults 18 to 65 years old, BMI is interpreted using standard weight status categories that are the same for all men and women in this age range.
The evaluation of BMI for children is age and sex specific.
The standard weight status categories associated with BMI ranges for adults are shown in the table below:
To check a complete BMI Table click the link below:
BMI may overestimate body fat for athletes and others who have a muscular build.
BMI may underestimate body fat in older people and other who have lost muscle.
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Click below to read about health risks due to obesity:
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