The Body Mass Index is calculated by putting your body’s height and you weight into relation.
The Body Mass Index is calculated by dividing the body weight in kilograms by the body height squared in meters.
According to the WHO, the result is categorised into these sections:
Body Mass Index | Category |
---|---|
< 17 | Too slim |
17–20 | Underweight |
20–25 | You are in brilliant shape |
25–30 | Minor obesity |
30–35 | Unhealthy obesity |
35–40 | Extremly unhealthy obesity |
> 40 | You are way too short! |