What is your BMI? Your BMI is a measurement of your body weight based on your height and weight. Although your BMI does not actually “measure” your percentage of body fat, it is a useful tool to estimate a healthy body weight based on your height. Due to its ease of measurement and calculation, it is the most widely used diagnostic indicator to identify a person’s optimal weight depending on his height. Your BMI “number” will inform you if you are underweight, of normal weight, overweight, or obese. However, due to the wide variety of body types, the distribution of muscle and bone mass, etc., it is not appropriate to use this as the only or final indication for diagnosis.
The formulas to calculate BMI based on two of the most commonly used unit systems:
BMI table for adults This is the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended body weight based on BMI values for adults. It is used for both men and women, age 18 or older. The Body mass chart for adults and the body mass chart for children are different. This is because body mass index is accounted for differently based on age and growth spurts. Here is the Body Mass Index Chart for women and for men that are 18 and older:
BMI table for children The BMI categorization for children under 18 is unique. There is a different methodology for minors when it comes to calculating Body Mass Index. This is due to children’s growth and metabolism changes as they get older. The BMI categorization for children and teens between age 2 and 18 can be seen in the table that is below:
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If your BMI is below 20: This indicates a lean BMI, which means you have a low amount of body fat. If you are an athlete, this can be desirable. If you are not an athlete, a lean BMI can indicate that your weight may
be too low which may lower your immunity. If your BMI and body weight are low, you should consider gaining weight through good diet and exercise habits, to increase your muscle mass.
If your BMI is between 20 and 22: This indicates the ideal, healthy amount of body fat, which is associated with living longest, and the lowest incidence of serious illness. Coincidentally, it seems this ratio is what many
individuals perceive to be the most aesthetically attractive.
If your BMI is between 22 and 25: This is still considered an acceptable range, and is associated with good health.
If your BMI is between 25 and 30: You are considered “Hefty” and should finds ways to lower your weight, through diet and exercise. You are at increased risk for a variety of illnesses at your present weight.
You should lose weight by changing your diet and exercising more.
If your BMI is over 30: This indicates an unhealthy condition, your excess “Prosperity” is putting you at risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, gall bladder disease and some
cancers. You should lose weight by changing your diet and exercising more.
