Body Mass Index (BMI) is a method used to estimate the fat percentage in a person’s body. The body mass index is calculated based on the ratio of a person’s height and weight. Based on the result of the body mass index, it can be determined how close or far a person’s current weight is from the ideal weight.To calculate the body mass index, the body weight is divided by the square of the height (kg/m²). The result is interpreted according to the following ranges:
- Results below 18.5: Below ideal weight
- Results between 18.5 and 24.9: At ideal weight
- Results between 25 and 29.9: Above ideal weight
- Results between 30 and 39.9: Significantly above ideal weight (obese)
- Results above 40: Significantly above ideal weight (morbidly obese)