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Introduction

The Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator at Prime Health is a simple tool to help you understand where your weight falls in relation to your height. BMI is widely used to categorize weight status, which can be a helpful starting point for assessing overall health. Knowing your BMI can help you make informed decisions about lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise.

FAQs

BMI stands for Body Mass Index and is a measurement that uses height and weight to estimate body fat.

BMI provides a general guideline but doesn’t account for muscle mass, bone density, or fat distribution.

A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy for most adults.

Yes, especially if you have a high muscle mass or other factors influencing your weight.

It’s helpful to monitor BMI periodically, especially if you’re making lifestyle changes.

BMI is primarily for adults. For children, there are age-appropriate BMI charts that consider growth stages.

A high BMI may indicate overweight or obesity, which can increase the risk of health issues. A GP can provide further advice.

Athletes often have higher muscle mass, so BMI might not accurately reflect their body fat levels.

Reducing body fat through balanced nutrition and regular exercise can help lower BMI.

BMI calculations are the same for men and women, but body composition and fat distribution can differ.

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BMI	Classification
less than 18.5:	Underweight
18.5 - 24.9:	Normal weight
25 - 29.9:	Overweight
30 - 34.9:	Class I Obese
35 - 39.9:	Class II Obese
40 upwards:	Class III Obese

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