The body mass index is an indicator for the body fatness of
BY ANDREW KIM
BODY
MASS
INDEX
How to Calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI)
people and helps us understand the different weight categories
that can lead to health problems.
The equation to calculate your BMI is:
WEIGHT (KG) / HEIGHT (M)
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Underweight, Normal Weight, Overweight, Obese
Underweight
16 - 18.5 kg/m2
Obese
30 < kg/m
Normal Weight
18.5 - 25 kg/m2
Overweight
25 - 30 kg/m2
Is BMI the best indicator of health? Although it can be argued that it shows one's health, some scientists argue that it is not a good measure of health. Some flaws are that it fails to show where the fat is located. Far around the stomach can increase the risk of diabetes, while fat elsewhere may be less harmful. BMI is simple, but it fails to show the specific details, which can be very important on judging a person's health.