What is BMI?
How do you know you are obese? Body Mass Index (BMI) is the recommended practical approach to assess an individual's body fat. It provides a more accurate measure of total body fat compared with body weight. BMI is a measure of weight in relation to height:
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Definition:
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.Formula:
- Metric:
Weight (kg) / [Height (m)]2 - English:
( Weight (lb) / [Height (in)]2 ) x 703
According to the Panel on Energy, Obesity, and Body Weight Standards published by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, your category is:
- Normal BMI 18.5 to 24.9
- Overweight 25 to 29.9
- Obesity 30 to 39.9
- Extreme Obesity Greater than 40