BMI of 17 — What Does It Mean?

"BMI Meaning" Calculator

What does BMI of

mean

BMI of 17 — is it good or bad?

Answer

BMI 17 for Males and Females means
Underweight/Mild thinness
BMI 17 is 1.5 points less than Healthy BMI Range starts (18.5 - 24.9)
16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
17
BMI 17 on the Body Mass Index Scale

BMI Table

For adults over the age of 20 years, BMI values are grouped* into the following weight status categories:

BMIWeight Category
< 16Underweight/Severe thinness
16 - 16.9Underweight/Moderate thinness
17 - 18.4Underweight/Mild thinness
18.5 - 24.9Normal/Healthy Weight
25 - 29.9Overweight/Pre-obese
30 - 34.9Obese/Class I
35 - 39.9Obese/Class II
≥ 40Morbid Obesity/Class III

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

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About "BMI Meaning" Calculator

This calculator will help you to find out what the given BMI means. For example, it can help you find out BMI of 17 — is it good or bad? (The answer is: Underweight/Mild thinness). Enter Body Mass Index (e.g. 17) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

"BMI Meaning" Calculator

What does BMI of

mean

BMI Table

BMICategory
15.5Underweight/Severe thinness
15.6Underweight/Severe thinness
15.7Underweight/Severe thinness
15.8Underweight/Severe thinness
15.9Underweight/Severe thinness
16Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.1Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.2Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.3Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.4Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.5Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.6Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.7Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.8Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.9Underweight/Moderate thinness
17Underweight/Mild thinness
17.1Underweight/Mild thinness
17.2Underweight/Mild thinness
17.3Underweight/Mild thinness
17.4Underweight/Mild thinness
17.5Underweight/Mild thinness
17.6Underweight/Mild thinness
17.7Underweight/Mild thinness
17.8Underweight/Mild thinness
17.9Underweight/Mild thinness
18Underweight/Mild thinness
18.1Underweight/Mild thinness
18.2Underweight/Mild thinness
18.3Underweight/Mild thinness
18.4Underweight/Mild thinness

FAQ

BMI of 17 — is it good or bad?

BMI 17 for Males and Females means Underweight/Mild thinness

Is BMI of 17 dangerous?

BMI of 17 falls into the "Underweight/Mild thinness" category. A BMI below 18.5 may indicate insufficient body weight. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.