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The Body Mass Index
is a measure to analyse the ratio of weight in comparison to the body height.
With this index it is easy to find out the ideal weight for a specific height.
It also can be identified if you are underweight or overweight.
In the Metric measurement system the BMI ratio number is measured by taking the body weight in
Kilogram kg and divided by the square from the body height in Meters m.
BMI = kg/(m²).
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| BMI value: | Category: |
| < 16 | Severely underweight |
| 16 - 17 | Moderate underweight |
| 17 - 18,5 | Mild underweight |
| 18,5 - 25 | Optimal weight |
| 25 - 30 | Overweight, Pre-obesity |
| 30 - 35 | Strong overweight, Obesity Class I |
| 35 - 40 | Strong overweight, Obesity Class II |
| > 40 | Strong overweight, Obesity Class III |
More about Body Mass Index can be read on the corresponding webpage at Wikipedia.
For tips on how to achieve your ideal weight please read our webpage How to change your nutritional habits.