you need to know all about body mask index
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You Need to Know All about Body Mask Index
Does your health expert always talk about your BMI and you wonder what this BMI funda is all about?
Then let me explain the meaning and the importance of BMI.
What is BMI?
BMI or Body Mass Index is a simple measure of the body weight relative to your height, associated
with body fat. A Belgian mathematician Adolphe Quetelet coined BMI and I must say that was a great
contribution!
Significance:
BMI is believed to indicate your risk of developing any disorder related to lifestyle like obesity,
cardiovascular diseases, stroke, diabetes, hypertension etc. A higher BMI value indicates a higher risk
for these disorders. As we Indians are more prone to the above mentioned diseases not just because of
the genetic factors but also due to unhealthy lifestyle, the Ministry of Health has revised the diagnostic
cut-offs for Indians (18 y - 65 y of age) and the new standards are:
Less than 18.4 – Underweight
18.5 - 22.9 – Normal
23 - 24.9 – Overweight
More than 25 – Obese
Researchers also believe that you are at the best of your health if your BMI is between 20 to 22 and life
expectancy longer than average. So are you curious to know which category you fall into? Then
calculate your BMI:
BMI = (Weight in Kilograms / (Height in Meters x Height in Meters))
Remember, this is just a calculator. If you want to know how to improve your quality of health, talk to