Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of a person's weight taking into account their height. BMI provides a significantly more accurate representation of body fat content than simply measuring a person's weight. The calculation for BMI is weight in kilos divided by height in metres squared.
The breakdown of BMI categories based on the World Health Organization are:
Source: www.who.int
BMI | Classification |
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under 18 | Underweight |
18 - 25 | Healthy Weight |
26 - 30 | Pre - obesity |
31 - 34 | Obesity Class i |
35 - 39 | Obesity class ii |
under 40 | Obesity class iii |
We are happy to provide a handy BMI calculator for your convenience. Just input your client's height and weight in either imperial or metric units and calculate.
Body Mass Index Calculator
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