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BMI Calculator

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About

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple measure of body fat based on height and weight. It is widely used as a screening tool to categorize individuals into weight status categories. While BMI does not directly measure body fat, it correlates with more direct measures of body fat and is a useful indicator of health risk.

Formula

BMI = Weight (kg) / Height (m)²

Interpretation

BMI RangeCategory
< 18.5Underweight
18.5 – 24.9Normal weight
25.0 – 29.9Overweight
≥ 30.0Obese

References

  1. WHO. Body mass index - BMI. World Health Organization.
  2. CDC. About Adult BMI. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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