Your Weight and your Body Mass Index (BMI)

Your Weight and your Body Mass Index (BMI)

Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is a formula in which you weight (actually the Mass in kilogram) is correlated with your height in metres.

 Body Mass Index is calculated with the formula:

BMI = Mass in kilogram divided by body height squared

For example if your body mass is 80 kilogram and your body height is 1,8 metres, your BMI = 80 / 1,8² and therefore your BMI = 24,7

What is the significance of your BMI?

If your BMI is between 18 and 25, you have a healthy body weight (mass)

If your BMI is between 26 and 30, you are overweight

If your BMI is 31 and higher, you are obese and in serious trouble.

Conclusion: If your body weight is 26 or more, go and see your GP

immediately, so that you can discuss an exercise and / or diet

program. He/ she might refer you to a dietician if necessary.

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Disclaimer: The info I shared in this blog post must not be construed as medical advice.

Always seek the advice of your GP before embarking on changing your diet and exercise habits.

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