Why BMI Matters for Your Health

Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the most widely used tools to measure whether your weight is healthy compared to your height. While it’s not a perfect measure, it provides a quick overview of potential health risks related to being underweight, overweight, or obese.

How BMI is Calculated

The formula for BMI is:

BMI = Weight (kg) ÷ Height (m)²

For example, a person weighing 70 kg with a height of 1.75 m would have a BMI of 22.9, which falls in the normal weight range.

BMI Categories

Underweight: BMI below 18.5
Normal: BMI between 18.5 – 24.9
Overweight: BMI between 25 – 29.9
Obese: BMI 30 and above

Why BMI is Useful

✔ Quick and easy calculation
✔ Helps doctors identify health risks
✔ Useful for tracking long-term health
✔ Encourages a balanced diet and exercise

Limitations of BMI

While BMI is useful, it doesn’t consider muscle mass, body fat percentage, or distribution of fat. Athletes may have a high BMI due to muscle weight but still be perfectly healthy.

Try It Yourself

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