Body mass index (BMI) is a widely-used screening tool to estimate body fat using height and weight. It categorizes people as “underweight,” “normal weight,” “overweight” and “obese” based on these ...

In general, people are considered to be at a healthy weight if their BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9. A BMI of 25 or more is ...

When you go in for a wellness exam, oftentimes the first things the medical assistant does is take your height and weight. With this data, the computer spits out your body mass index (BMI) number.

A new obesity definition, incorporating anthropometrics and organ health beyond BMI, reveals significantly higher prevalence. This comprehensive approach allows for earlier risk detection and ...