BMI Calculator
About BMI
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify underweight, overweight and obesity in adults.
Interpretation:
- Underweight: < 18.5
- Normal weight: 18.5 - 24.9
- Overweight: 25 - 29.9
- Obesity: ≥ 30
Limitations:
BMI doesn't account for body composition, age, gender, or ethnicity. It may not be accurate for athletes, elderly individuals, or people with certain medical conditions.
References:
- World Health Organization. (2000). Obesity: preventing and managing the global epidemic. Report of a WHO consultation.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). About Adult BMI. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html