What is the recommended BMI for an individual to maintain or achieve a healthy lifestyle?
The recommended BMI for an individual to maintain or achieve a healthy lifestyle is between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2 and a waist circumference less than 102 cm (40 inches) in men and less than 88 cm (35 inches) in women (less for certain racial groups).257,449,635 642 (Level of Evidence: B)