What is BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple calculation using a person's height and weight. The formula is BMI = kg/m2 where kg is a person's weight in kilograms and m2 is their height in meters squared.
A BMI of 25.0 or more is overweight, while the healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9. BMI applies to most adults 18-65 years.
BMI Limitations
BMI is not a diagnostic tool and doesn't account for muscle mass, bone density, or body composition. Athletes with high muscle mass may have a high BMI but not be overweight. Talk to your healthcare provider for a complete health assessment.
