BMI

BMI

• BMI is used as a screening tool to identify possible weight problems for adults.

• Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height.

• BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.

• For adults 20 years old and older, BMI is interpreted using standard weight status categories that are the same for all ages and for both men and women.

• BMI = weight (kg) / [height (m)]²

BMI	Weight Status
Below 18.5	Underweight
18.5 – 24.9	9 Normal
25.0 – 29.9	Overweight
30.0 andAbove	Obese

• The correlation between the BMI number and body fatness is fairly strong; however the correlation varies by sex, race, and age. ( CDC )