BMI=
weight(kg)height2(m)
BMI=
67(kg)1.722(m) =
67(kg)2.96(m) = 22.6kg/m2
The Body Mass Index
(BMI) is a simple measure that determines whether you’re a healthy
weight for your height.
If you are an adult with a BMI above the healthy
range you are at raised risk of a number of health problems linked to
being overweight, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain
cancers.
BMI takes into account that people come in
different shapes and sizes. That’s why a range of BMIs are considered
‘healthy’ for an adult of any given height.
However BMI is not gender
specific and can misclassify certain individuals who have a lot of
muscle mass.
For example, heavy-weight rowers or professional rugby
players can have an “obese” BMI result, despite having very little body
fat. However, this will not apply to most people.
