What is BMI?

BMI stand for Body mass index which is a scientific measurement to determine if you are normal , overweight or obese.

BMI= Weight in Kilograms/(Height in meter)2

<18.5 Underweight

18.5<Normal <25

25<Overweight<30

>30 Obese

BMI is not a good indicator for body composition goven the fact that two individuals can have the same BMI and be considered overweight even if one of them is an athlete with an increased muscular mass and the other has extra fat mass. The best indicator of body analysis is the Bio impedance scale which gives you a detailed analysis of fat, muscles, body water,waist to hip ration and  resting energy expenditure.

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