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Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of a person's body fat based on
their weight and height, and is calculated as follows:
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BMI =
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Weight
(kg)
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Height
(m)2
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The BMI value is generally interpreted as follows:
| BMI value |
Interpretation |
| 18.5
and under |
Underweight |
| 18.5
- 25 |
Normal |
| 25
- 30 |
Overweight |
| 30
and over |
Obese |
BMI results work equally well for adult men and women of normal muscular
build.
You can use our calculator below to quickly find your BMI:
If your BMI is 25 or more, see our article Learn
how to lose weight for some great tips on how to lose weight and feel healthier.
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