Use this formula to calculate your BMI and refer to the BMI chart if you are trying to lose weight. Written by Tania Tarafdar | Updated : June 8, 2015 8:12 AM IST BMI is a popular weight loss term ...

BMI stands for body mass index, but you'll almost always find it referred to simply as BMI. It’s a tool used to define overweight and obesity, and it's calculated by dividing a person's weight ...

A BMI lower than 18.5 is considered underweight. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy. A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. A BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese. If ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO The body mass index (BMI) chart helps determine obesity levels in both women and men. Healthcare providers also use it to determine whether their patients ...

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) is an important measure for many working out how healthy they are, but what should your BMI be according to your age?

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

The BMI chart serves as a helpful guide in setting and tracking your health goals: 1. Determine your current BMI: Calculate your BMI using the formula or a BMI calculator and locate your weight ...

September 16, 2009 — Waist-to-hip circumference ratio (WHR) may be a better predictor of all-cause mortality in older adults vs body mass index (BMI), according to the results of a study ...