Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator For a rough calculation of your
Body Mass Index please enter your height and weight: BMI is a
measure of weight adjusted for height. A large number of
research studies have demonstrated that: If your BMI is below
20: This indicates a lean BMI, which means you have a low amount
of body fat. If you are an athlete, this can be desirable. If
you are not an athlete, a lean BMI can indicate that your weight
may be too low which may lower your immunity. If your BMI and
body weight are low, you should consider gaining weight through
good diet and exercise habits, to increase your muscle mass. If
your BMI is between 20 and 22: This indicates the ideal, healthy
amount of body fat, which is associated with living longest and
the lowest incidence of serious illness. Coincidentally, it
seems this ratio is what many individuals perceive to be the
most aesthetically attractive. If your BMI is between 22 and 25:
This is still considered an acceptable range, and is associated
with good health.