BMI: Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of a person's weight in relation to height, not body composition.
BMI values apply to both men and women, regardless of age or frame size. Use this information, along with other health indices, to assess your need to adjust your weight.
BMI values apply to both men and women, regardless of age or frame size. Use this information, along with other health indices, to assess your need to adjust your weight.
Scoring
between 18.5 and 25 is considered ideal
below 18.5 indicates underweight
between 25 and 30 indicates overweight
30 or higher, experts consider an indicator of obesity
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