BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.
BMI (Body Mass Index) uses a mathematical formula based on a person's height and weight. BMI equals weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (BMI = kg/m2).
BMI does not measure body fat levels - so you could be rippling with muscle - and BMI will show obese.
If a body builder measured their BMI, they would show up as obese. This is obviously not true. It is difficult to apply a "one-size-fits-all" to unique body types. Some ethnic groups also have denser and heavier bone structure which can skew the results even more.
Take your BMI reading with a grain of salt!. If you are worried about you BMI results, contact your GP for advice
| BMI Range | Category |
|---|---|
| Less than 16.5 | Severely Underweight |
| 16.5 - 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 - 25 | Normal |
| 25 - 30 | Overweight |
| 30+ | Obese |
Information taken from: Freedieting.com
NOTE: The information provided by the calculators on this website are an estimation and should not be used against medical advice