BMI

About BMI

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple measure of body fat based on height and weight. It's used to estimate tissue mass and can indicate if you're underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.

Pros of BMI:

• Easy to calculate and widely used
• Good general indicator of health risks related to weight
• Useful for tracking population-wide weight trends

Cons of BMI:

• Doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat
• May not be accurate for athletes or elderly people
• Doesn't account for body fat distribution

For more information, visit the World Health Organization BMI page.