What is Body Mass Index?

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is an estimate that uses your weight and height to determine if you are healthy or not.

The formula is BMI = kg/m2

where

kg = weight of the person (in kilograms)

m2 = height of the person in meters squared

BMI Categories

  • Underweight: < 18.5
  • Normal: 18.5 to 24.9
  • Overweight: 25 to 29.9
  • Obesity: 30 or more

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Weight

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Result

Your Body Mass Index is ___. This is considered ____.

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