Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple calculation used to assess whether a person has a healthy body weight based on their height and weight. To calculate BMI, you divide your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared. The resulting number helps categorize individuals as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. While it can provide useful insights into general health, BMI doesn't directly measure body fat or account for muscle mass, age, or gender, so it should be considered alongside other health indicators for a comprehensive view of health.
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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple calculation used to assess whether a person has a healthy body weight for their height. It is determined by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared (kg/m²). The resulting number helps categorize individuals into various weight ranges, such as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. While BMI is a useful screening tool, it does not directly measure body fat and may not account for muscle mass, bone density, or distribution of fat, so it should be considered alongside other health assessments for a complete evaluation.