BODY
MASS INDEX (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height
and weight that applies to both adult men and women. BMI does
not differentiate between body fat and muscle mass. Therefore,
body builders and people who have a lot of muscle bulk will
have a high BMI but are not overweight or obese.
BMI Classifications:
| Classification |
BMI |
| Underweight
|
<19 |
| Ideal BMI |
19-25 |
| Overweight |
25-30 |
| Obese |
>30 |
| Severely Obese |
>35 |
| Morbidly Obese |
>40 |
| Super Obese |
>50 |
|
BMI Calculator
Fat predominantly distributed around the waist is also a
risk factor for health complications such as cardiovascular
disease and type II diabetes. Fat predominantly deposited
around the hips and buttocks doesn't have this same risk. |
