To which Your Body Belongs. Check it Out (Body Mass Index)
The body mass index (BMI) is a value derived from the mass (weight) and height of an individual. The BMI is defined as the body mass divided by
the square of the body height, and is
universally expressed in units of kg/m2, resulting from
mass in kilograms and height in metres. (Wikipedia - Read more..)
The range of Body Mass Index (BMI) for adults is given
in the table below
Body
Mass Index Range
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Category
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BMI (kg/m2)
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from
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to
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Underweight
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18.5
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Normal Range
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18.5
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23
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Overweight—At Risk
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23
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25
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Overweight—Moderately
Obese
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25
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30
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Overweight—Severely
Obese
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30
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