WHAT IS BMI?
BMI stands for
Body Mass Index. It is a method that indicates the risk of obesity taking into
account the weight and height of the person.
The Body Mass
Index (BMI) is a tool that shows us the relationship between weight and height
of our body, of course, taking into account our age and gender. It is
calculated simply, with the help of a calculator, which gives a certain index
which is an indicator of whether the bodyweight is appropriate in relation to
other parameters.
The index you get
can vary from 20 or less to 45 or more, and these numbers actually refer to the
different weight categories, ie are you within the normal range, are you on the
border with another category, or are you, you are approaching overweight or underweight.
There is no
person who does not care if he has an ideal body weight. The only difference is
that some pay more attention and some less, but still, the desire for a slimline is present in everyone.
In this article, I
explain when BMI values do not mean obesity and why athletes/bodybuilders
should not rely on these values.
BMI is a
statistical indicator of a person's mass in relation to that person's height.
This is a measure that can show if a person has a healthy weight for their
height.
Because many
important factors, such as muscle mass, are not reflected in the calculation of
body mass index, BMI should be considered as a general statistical tool and not
as an absolute indicator.
HOW TO CALCULATE
THE BODY INDEX?
BMI - the
corporal mass index is calculated very simply and quickly. All you need is your
height, weight, and a calculator. Then, just use the following formula.
BMI = your
body weight in kg / (height in m) 2
For example, if you have 68 kg and a height of 165 cm (ie 1.65 m) you can calculate your BMI as follows:
BMI (BMI) = 68 kg / (1.65 m) 2
BMI (BMI) = 24.98
What is the BMI score?
The BMI score is a number that indicates your weight phase
and possible health risk. The table below presents the standard BMI categories
for adults. You can compare the BMI result with the numbers in this table and
find out what stage your body composition is at.
|
Less
than 18.5 is underweight |
|
18.5-25
is considered healthy. |
|
25-30
indicates overweight |
|
30
or greater indicates thickness |
Morbid obesity is a BMI of 35 if the patient has other
serious health conditions, such as diabetes. Unless otherwise stated, a BMI of
40 is considered morbid obesity.
Note: BMI may be inaccurate in many muscular individuals who
may be very heavy for their height but do not have high levels of fat.
BMI below 18.5
This indicates that you are underweight. You should visit your
doctor for advice on how to gain weight in a healthy way.
BMI between 18.5 and 25
This indicates that you have a normal weight at your height.
Given this positive result, you will have a much lower predisposition to
develop serious diseases.
BMI between 25.0 and 30
We can interpret it as being overweight. You need to think
about losing weight, adopting a healthy lifestyle, such as a balanced diet and
physical activity. Here some tips 12 tips for proper nutrition and also you can look at 7 different combinations for weight loss
BMI greater than 30
Pay attention to great weight, even at the stage of obesity,
which endangers your health. Therefore, you should seek medical advice to
establish a weight loss and body fat loss program.
30 - 35 - Obesity of type I
35 - 40 - thickness of type II
40 - - thickness of type III
WHO IS THE BMI INDEX USED FOR?
For much of the population, BMI serves as a practical tool
for identifying overweight or obesity. These data help your doctor determine
the increased risk of heart disease. In addition to BMI, decisive factors
are the results of cholesterol levels, blood sugar, and blood pressure.
For teens and children, BMI is calculated in the same way, but the results are interpreted differently, taking into account age and gender. For example, young girls at puberty automatically have a higher percentage of fat than males their age.
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