Why BMI Matters: How to Read Results & Basic Health Guide
By Mr. Black · Sources (1)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height used to classify weight status in adults.
Why Check Your BMI?
Knowing your BMI is a first step in assessing your risk for chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
A Starting Point, Not the Goal
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The formula is weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared: 70 ÷ 1.75² is about 22.9. This calculator uses general adult boundaries of 18.5, 25 and 30. Asian populations may use lower action points for risk assessment, so a value below 25 does not rule out disease risk. BMI does not separate muscle from fat, and these adult categories are not appropriate for children or assessing pregnancy weight.
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Mr. Black
A software developer passionate about health and fitness. Created FitTooMuch with the intention of transforming standard scientific formulas into easy-to-use, accurate, and free tools to help everyone with their basic health planning.
