BMI (body mass index) is a calculation formula (weight in kg divided by height in m2)
to determine normal weight or under- or overweight.
BMI evaluation | |
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BMI over 30 | Overweight, health impaired |
BMI 2630 | Slightly overweight |
BMI 1825 | Normal weight |
BMI under 18 | Weight too low, health impaired |
Desirable BMI | |
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Aged 1924 | BMI 19 to 24 |
Aged 2434 | BMI 20 to 25 |
Aged 3544 | BMI 21 to 26 |
Aged 4554 | BMI 22 to 27 |
5564 | BMI 23 to 28 |
Aged 65 and over | BMI 24 to 29 |