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BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy. It is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in metres (kg/m²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BMI?

How is BMI calculated?

What are the BMI categories?

Is BMI accurate for everyone?

Why is BMI important?

What should I do if my BMI is high?

What should I do if my BMI is low?

Does BMI measure body fat?

Is BMI different for men and women?

Is BMI different for children?

What are the limitations of BMI?

Should waist circumference be measured alongside BMI?

How can BMI be improved?

When should I consult a healthcare provider about BMI?

How does BMI relate to pregnancy?

What health risks are associated with different BMI ranges?

How often should BMI be calculated?

Can BMI predict individual health outcomes?

Can BMI predict heart disease risk?

How does thyroid disease affect BMI?

What's the relationship between BMI and high blood pressure?

How does BMI impact joint health and arthritis?

Does BMI affect fertility and reproductive health?

How quickly can BMI change safely?

What's a realistic BMI goal timeline?

How does exercise type affect BMI improvement?

What foods help achieve healthy BMI?

How does sleep affect BMI?

Can medications affect BMI calculations?

How does stress impact BMI?

BMI during menopause - what changes?

BMI considerations for athletes and bodybuilders

BMI during breastfeeding

How does BMI relate to growth spurts in teens?

BMI considerations for people with disabilities

What is body fat percentage vs. BMI?

How compares waist-to-hip ratio with BMI?

What is visceral fat and how does it relate to BMI?

Should I use BMI or body composition analysis?

What are DEXA scans and when are they better than BMI?

Does muscle really weigh more than fat?

Can you be healthy at any BMI?

Do tall people naturally have higher BMIs?

Can BMI predict lifespan?