BMI (body mass index) is a calculation formula (weight in kg divided by height in m2)
to determine normal weight or under- or overweight.
| BMI evaluation | |
|---|---|
| BMI over 30 | Overweight, health impaired |
| BMI 2630 | Slightly overweight |
| BMI 1825 | Normal weight |
| BMI under 18 | Weight too low, health impaired |
| Desirable BMI | |
|---|---|
| Aged 1924 | BMI 19 to 24 |
| Aged 2434 | BMI 20 to 25 |
| Aged 3544 | BMI 21 to 26 |
| Aged 4554 | BMI 22 to 27 |
| 5564 | BMI 23 to 28 |
| Aged 65 and over | BMI 24 to 29 |