The adult male and females may be categorized according to nutritional status based on Body Mass Index (BMI). It is a simple tool to measure body size. It combines a person's weight with their height. The results of a BMI measurement can give an idea about whether a person has the correct weight for their height and helps to identify whether a person is underweight or if they have a healthy weight, excess weight, or obesity. If a person's BMI is outside healthy range, then the individual is at risk of getting many health complications such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular problems.
A weigh that is too low can increase the risk of malnutrition, osteoporosis, and anemia. The doctor will make suitable recommendations.
BMI does not measure body fat directly, and it does not account for age, sex, ethnicity, or muscle mass in adults. However, it uses standard weight status categories that can help doctors to track weight status across populations and identify potential issues in individuals.
• To calculate BMI in metric units, use the following method: BMI = kg/m2
• So, to calculate an adult's BMI: Divide their weight in kilograms (kg) by the square of their height in meters (m2).
Since most people measure height in centimeters (cm), divide height in cm by 100 to get height in meters.
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