Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on
height and weight that applies to both adult men and
women. BMI does not differentiate between body fat and
muscle mass. Therefore, body builders and people who
have a lot of muscle bulk will have a high BMI but are
not overweight or obese.
BMI Classifications:
Proposed classification of BMI
| Classification |
BMI |
| Underweight |
<19 |
| Ideal BMI |
19-25 |
| Overweight |
25-30 |
| Obese |
>30 |
| Severely Obese |
>35 |
| Morbidly Obese |
>40 |
| Super Obese |
>50 |
Fat predominantly distributed around the waist is
also a risk factor for health complications such as
cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. Fat
predominantly deposited around the hips and buttocks
doesn't have this same risk.
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