Body Mass Index (BMI) (1)

Definition of Body Mass Index

Measurement of body mass against height

Formula to calculate Body Mass Index

Underweight category

<18.5 kg/m²

Desirable weight category

18.5 - 24.9 kg/m²

Overweight category

25.0-29.9 kg/m²

Obese category

30.0 kg/m² or more

One of way to increase body mass

Eat at fixed times

One of way to decrease body mass

Monitor and record body mass once a week

Examples of illnesses related to overweight

Heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes mellitus and complications of the joints and bone

Examples of illnesses related to underweight

Heart diseases, a decrease in body defence against diseases, fatigue, anaemia and depression