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Understanding your BMI

Calculating your BMIusing the Body Mass Index calculatoror by hand is only the initial step, but knowing it is the second. To help you understand it better what classifications that your physical condition will be classified under depending on your BMI -

• You have a BMI is less than 18.5 -

Your physical health problem would be classified as underweight regard to those who are the same age, gender and height.

• In case your BMI is greater than 18.5 and < 24.9

Your physical health condition would be classified as healthy in relation to the individuals that are the same age, gender, and height as you.

• When your BMI is higher than 25, but < 29.9

Your health conditions would be classified as overweight with respect to those who are of the same gender, age, and height as you.

• In the event that your BMI is higher than 30

Your physical condition will be classified as being obese in comparison to others with the same age, gender, and height as you. Patients whose physical health is categorized as underweight or obese are generally considered to be the most vulnerable to developing health problems.

Is there a standard BMIfor men and women?

In the body, body mass index will be the indicator of one's weight in relation to height , and therefore gender of the person does not play any significant role in determining whether you are overweight, obese or an overall healthy individual. To make it easier to understand the concept, here's an example one man and a woman who both have a height of 5'7" and weigh 81kgs both have a physical condition categorized as overweight regardless of their gender.

Why is the cost of your health insurance policy higher if you are underweight?

Understanding your BMI

Calculating your BMI using the Body Mass Index calculator or manually is only the first step, understanding it is the next step. For more clarity below are the various categories your physical health condition will be classified into based on your BMI (BMI)

• When your BMI is below 18.5 -

Your health condition could be classified as overweight with respect to those who are the same age, gender, and height as you.

• Your BMI is greater than 18.5 and 24.9

Your physical health condition would be classified as healthy relation to the individuals who have the same age, gender and height.

• Your BMI is higher than 25, but is 29.9

Your health condition could be classified as an overweight condition in comparison to people with the same age, gender and height.

• When your BMI is greater than 30, you are HTML0.

Your physical health status would be classified as overweight relative to those who are the same gender, age and height as you. Individuals whose physical health condition is categorized as underweight or obese are generally considered as the most vulnerable to health issues.

What is the best BMI for men and women?

BMI Ranges

Now that you have your BMI determine where you sit in your BMI range below:

Your BMI is below 18.5 and you're believed to be in the category of being overweight.

You're BMI ranges anywhere between 18.5 between 18.5 and 24.9 - you are considered to be within the acceptable weight-to-weight range.

It is a sign that your BMI lies within 25.0 to 29.9- you are classed as overweight.

Your BMI is greater than 30 - you are considered to be overweight.

My BMI is too high. what could I do? What can I do in order to lose weight?

A good initial goal you can set is to lose 10% per cent in your total body mass. Although that's probably not enough to move you towards a healthy weight it's an excellent start when you're overweight, according to research that shows it's enough to provide health benefits, like lowering risk factors for heart disease. The WW program encourages members to focus on realistic weight-loss goals and provides the skills and techniques to help you get there.

Are BMI more important for women or men?

The same BMI measurements apply to both genders as the same risk of developing obesity-related illnesses apply to both men and women.

Research has found a connection between having a higher BMI and a higher risk of several illnesses, such as heart disease such as type 2 diabetes osteoarthritis, as well as some kinds of cancer , like breast cancer.

Is BMI 100 100% precise?

This isn't always true for all people. It's difficult to distinguish between muscle and fat, so people who have an enormous muscle mass typically have a high BMI even that their body fat level is within the healthy range. Additionally, a healthy BMI does not necessarily indicate healthy health. In fact, studies show that three out of three with healthy BMIs are considered to be unhealthy when other test results like blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol , are taken into consideration.

One reason could be that BMI doesn't reflect where the body's fats are stored, and it's possible to have healthy BMI yet carry too much fat around the waistline, which is more at risk of health risk than weight carried around your thighs and hips. A study conducted in 2017 proved that point, finding that people who are overweight around their middle , but who maintain a healthy weight are highest risk of death due to any cause, as compared to those with higher BMIs who carry the weight elsewhere.

"If I had to choose between making sure my BMI or my waist-to-hip ratio are within the 'normal' range, I would go for the latter," says the University of Sydney's Associate Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis, who co-led the study. "A high waist-to-hip ratio most likely means high amounts of abdominal fat, and we know this comes with quite serious health risks."

Should I be concerned about calculating my BMI?

Yes it is, according to Dr Michelle Celander, WW program and Director of Science. "BMI provides a picture of how weight influences the risk of health problems for people in a particular group and, while it might not be the most accurate measure of risk of illness for every person, it's helpful as feedback for you.

"But, while it is a good idea to calculate and know what your BMI is, no one piece of feedback about your weight or health should be viewed in isolation, so it's really important to consider your BMI in context of other information and measurements."

What other measurement is important?

Two steps you must make sure to take:

A) Your waist-to-hip ratio
Divide your waist measurement (in centimetres) by the measurement of your hips (in centimetres). A waist-to-hip ratio higher than 0.9 for men while 0.85 for women suggests an increased risk of health.

B) Your waist-to-height ratio:
Measure your waist circumference (in centimetres) by your height (in centimetres). Research shows that keeping your waist circumference to less than half your height or a ratio not greater than 0.5 is a good idea.