Body Mass Index (BMI) (2)

Importance of knowing our BMI

BMI is away to determine whether we have a body mass problem or not

BMI of an underweight individual

<18.5

BMI for individuals with desirable weight

18.5 - 24.9

BMI for overweight individuals

25.0 - 29.9

BMI for obese individuals

30.0 or more

Lifespan of a person with an ideal BMI

18.5 - 24.9 kg m^-2

Health problems caused by being overweight (1)

Heart attack

Health problems caused by being overweight (2)

High blood pressure

Health problems caused by being overweight (3)

Stroke

Health problems caused by being overweight (4)

Diabetes mellitus