What is Body Mass Index (BMI) & How to calculate?

 Definition of BMI:

• BMI stands for Body Mass Index.
• It is a mathematical formula used to assess weight relative to height.

BMI Categories:

• Healthy Weight: BMI between 20 and 25 (Caucasian and African American).
• Overweight: BMI between 25 and 30.
• Seriously Overweight: BMI above 30.
• Asians: Considered seriously overweight at a BMI of 25 due to different weight tolerance.

Gender Differences:

• BMI is the same for both men and women.
• Men and women should have the same healthy weight for any given height.

Calculating BMI:

• The formula can be complex; using online calculators is recommended.
• Input height and weight to obtain BMI.