The WHO today recognizes the validity of the Body mass index (BMI) and has set the following ranges to determine the distinction between being thin and being overweight or obese.
Classification
BMI Range
Normal
18.5 and 24.9
Underweight
Under 18.5
Overweight
25 to 29.9
Obese
30.39.9
Calculate your BMI
To calculate your BMI, simply divide your weight—measured in kilograms—by your height squared—measured in meters
Limitations
Height
The mathematics of calculating BMI by dividing weight means that it returns too large a number for short people and too small a number for taller people: short people will be rated as being thinner and tall people fatter than they actually are.
Muscularity
Since muscle is heavier than fat, heavily muscled people, like athletes, weightlifters, boxers, etc. by virtue of their higher muscle mass, will be adjudged overweight or obese, despite having a lean midsection.
Ethnicity
Ethnic origin also affects BMI, which limits its use as a risk predictor for lifestyle diseases.
Health Risk
Women
Men
Low Risk
Below 0.8
Below 0.9
Moderate
0.81 to 0.85
Between 0.9 and 1.0
High Risk
0.86 or more
Above 1.0
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The WHO today recognizes the validity of the Body mass index (BMI) and has set the following ranges to determine the distinction between being thin and being overweight or obese.
Classification
BMI Range
Normal
18.5 and 24.9
Underweight
Under 18.5
Overweight
25 to 29.9
Obese
30.39.9
Calculate your BMI
To calculate your BMI, simply divide your weight—measured in kilograms—by your height squared—measured in meters
Limitations
Height
The mathematics of calculating BMI by dividing weight means that it returns too large a number for short people and too small a number for taller people: short people will be rated as being thinner and tall people fatter than they actually are.
Muscularity
Since muscle is heavier than fat, heavily muscled people, like athletes, weightlifters, boxers, etc. by virtue of their higher muscle mass, will be adjudged overweight or obese, despite having a lean midsection.
Ethnicity
Ethnic origin also affects BMI, which limits its use as a risk predictor for lifestyle diseases.
Health Risk
Women
Men
Low Risk
Below 0.8
Below 0.9
Moderate
0.81 to 0.85
Between 0.9 and 1.0
High Risk
0.86 or more
Above 1.0
Browse full blog-
https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/is-bmi-the-best-tool-to-determine-healthy-weight/2751
Contact us :-
Mob : +91-7776077760
Email-Id : [info@freedomfromdiabetes.org](mailto:info@freedomfromdiabetes.org)
Also connect with us on our website , Facebook page, and youtube
