When is a BMI calculator used?

Understanding your BMI

Calculating your BMIusing the Body Mass Index calculatoror manually is just the initial step, but knowing that it is the next step. To make it easier for you to understand what categories that your health condition could be classified into according to your BMI -

• If your BMI < 18.5 -

Your health condition could be classified as underweight in regard to those who are of similar age, gender and height.

• In case your BMI is higher than 18.5 and 24.9

Your physical health status would be classified as healthy relationship to people who are of the same gender, age, and height as you.

• Your BMI is greater than 25 but 29.9

Your physical health condition would be classified as overweight in comparison to people who are the same age, gender, and height as you.

• When your BMI is > 30

Your health condition could be classified as obese in relation to the individuals who have the same gender, age, and height as you. Patients whose physical health is classified as being overweight or obese are generally considered to be more susceptible to developing health problems.

Which is your ideal BMIfor males and women?

The body mass index (BMI) is the measurement of one's weight relative to their height , and therefore gender of the person does not play any significant role in determining if you're overweight, overweight or a healthy person. To help you comprehend better the concept, here's an example that shows a man and woman with 5'7'' height" who weighs 81 kgs be both in a health status classified as overweight regardless of their gender.

Why is the cost of your health insurance greater if you're underweight?

Understanding your BMI

Calculating your BMI using the Body Mass Index calculator or manually is only one step, understanding it is the next. To make it easier for you to understand this is the list of categories that your physical health condition could be classified in depending on your BMI --

• If you have BMI < 18.5 -

Your health condition could be classified as having a low weight when compared to others that are the same gender, age, and height as you.

• Your BMI is > 18.5 and < 24.9

Your physical health status would be considered to be healthy in comparison to other people who are of the same age, gender, and height as you.

• You're BMI is higher than 25, but < 29.9

Your physical health condition would be classified as being overweight with respect to those with the same gender, age, and height as you.

• In the event that your BMI is > 30

Your physical health issue could be classified as being obese in relation to the individuals who are of the same gender, age and height. The people whose physical condition is classified as obese or obese are usually thought to be most susceptible to health issues.

What is the best BMI for men and women?

BMI Ranges

Now that you have your BMI then check where you're in your BMI range below:

If your HTML0 BMI is under 18.5 (or less than 18.5). it is considered to be overweight.

A BMI ranges between 18.5 up to 24.9 - you are considered to be within a healthy weight range.

The HTML0 value of your BMI ranges within 25.0 or 29.9- you are considered to be overweight.

Your BMI is greater than 30 - you are considered to be obese.

My BMI is high, what can I do to lose weight?

A good initial goal that you should aim for is to lose 10% per cent of your body weight. If that's not enough to get you to a healthy weight it's a great place to beginning if you're overweight with research showing it's enough to bring health benefits in particular, reducing the risk factors of heart disease. The WW program helps members to set realistic weight loss goals and provides the necessary skills and techniques to help you get there.

Is BMI more relevant for men or women?

The same BMI measurements apply to both genders since the risk of developing a weight-related disease are applicable to both men and women.

Research has made the connection between having a higher BMI and an increased risk of a number of diseases, including heart disease Type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and some types of cancer , including breast cancer.

Is BMI 100 100% correct?

It's not necessarily accurate for everybody. It's not able to distinguish between fat and muscle and, therefore, those who have an impressive muscle mass often have a high BMI even though their body fat is within the healthy range. In addition, a balanced BMI does not always indicate healthy health. Research shows that one in three people with healthy BMIs are in fact unhealthy when other test results like blood pressureand blood glucose, and cholesterol , are taken into consideration.

Another reason is that BMI doesn't accurately reflect where your body fat is stored, and it's entirely possible to have a healthy BMI yet carry too much fat around your waistline, a region that has a higher health risk than weight carried on your hips and thighs. A study from 2017 proved this point, finding that people who are overweight around their middle and maintain a healthy weight are the highest risk of dying from any cause, compared to those who have higher BMIs and carry the weight elsewhere.

"If I had to choose between making sure my BMI or my waist-to-hip ratio are within the 'normal' range, I would go for the latter," says the University of Sydney's Associate Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis, who co-led the study. "A high waist-to-hip ratio most likely means high amounts of abdominal fat, and we know this comes with quite serious health risks."

Do I really need to figure out my BMI?

Yes yes, says Dr. Michelle Celander, WW program and Director of Science. "BMI gives an overview of how weight impacts the chance of suffering from medical problems for people in a particular group however it may not be the most accurate measure of the risk to health for each person, it's useful as a feedback tool for you.

"But, while it is a good idea to calculate and know what your BMI is, no one piece of feedback about your weight or health should be viewed in isolation, so it's really important to consider your BMI in context of other information and measurements."

What other measurements matter?

There are two you should consider:

A) Your waist-to-hip ratio
Your waist measurement is divided (in centimetres) by your hip measurement (in centimetres). A ratio between your waist and hips of more than 0.9 for males or 0.85 for women suggests an increased risk to health.

B) Your waist-to-height ratio:
The waist measurement you have taken is divided (in centimetres) by your height (in centimetres). To maintain your health, research indicates that keeping your waist circumference at less than half your height or a ratio not greater than 0.5 - is wise.