BMI Meaning
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What does Body Mass Index (BMI) mean?
Understanding BMI Values
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a universal indicator that helps assess the relationship between body weight and height, determining whether weight falls within normal ranges. This calculator helps you understand what your specific BMI value means.
BMI Categories and Their Interpretation
- Below 16.0: Severe underweight/severe thinness
- 16.0-16.9: Underweight/moderate thinness
- 17.0-18.4: Underweight/mild thinness
- 18.5-24.9: Normal/healthy weight
- 25.0-29.9: Overweight/pre-obese
- 30.0-34.9: Obese/Class I obesity
- 35.0-39.9: Obese/Class II obesity
- 40.0 and above: Morbid obesity/Class III obesity
Practical Applications of BMI Interpretation
Understanding what your BMI means helps you to:
- Assess health status and disease risks
- Determine if weight correction is needed
- Plan nutrition and exercise programs
- Track progress when changing lifestyle habits
Limitations of BMI Interpretation
It's important to remember that BMI is a screening tool that doesn't account for:
- Muscle-to-fat ratio
- Body fat distribution
- Age-related considerations
- Individual physiological characteristics
See Also
- BMI Calculator (Imperial) - Body Mass Index Calculator (ft/in/lbs)
- BMI Calculator (Metric) - Body Mass Index Calculator (kg/cm)
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Imperial) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in feet/inches
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Metric) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in centimeters
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