BMI (Body Mass Index)

You've heard so many times about this BMI a.k.a Body Mass Index. What is BMI exactly?

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. Though it does not actually measure the percentage of body fat, it is used to estimate a healthy body weight based on a person's height.
 
These are the 2 most common formulas of how to determine your BMI.

English BMI Formula
BMI = ( Weight in Pounds / ( Height in inches ) x ( Height in inches ) ) x 703
Metric BMI Formula
BMI = ( Weight in Kilograms / ( Height in Meters ) x ( Height in Meters ) )

After you get the result of your BMI, you can determine whether you are overweight, obese, or even underweight by using this guidance.

BMI Categories:

• Underweight = <18.5
• Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
• Overweight = 25-29.9
• Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

 For more information, regarding BMI visit Wikipedia.