Check your Body Mass Index and see if you're in the healthy range.
โข Below 18.5 โ Underweight
โข 18.5 โ 24.9 โ Normal Weight โ
โข 25 โ 29.9 โ Overweight
โข 30 & above โ Obese
BMI is a general indicator and may not be accurate for athletes or pregnant women.
WHO standard: 18.5-24.9 is Normal. For Asian Indians, healthy range is slightly lower: 18.5-22.9 (Indian Council of Medical Research).
No. BMI doesn't distinguish muscle from fat. Athletes with high muscle mass often show as "overweight" despite being very fit. Use body fat % instead.
BMI = Weight (kg) / Heightยฒ (m). Example: 70kg, 1.75m โ 70 / (1.75 ร 1.75) = 22.86.
BMI for children uses age- and gender-specific percentile charts, not the adult ranges. Consult a pediatrician.
BMI below 16 or above 40 is medically dangerous and requires immediate medical attention.