Body Mass Indexes are an indirect target of body composition, and people under the age of 18 should not use it. Neither pregnant nor breastfeeding women, frail and sedentary elderly people, competitive athletes, bodybuilders or people who are chronically ill. If you belong to any of these categories, contact your doctor about any concerns about your weight.
Body Mass Indexes are an indirect target of body composition, and people under the age of 18 should not use it. Neither pregnant nor breastfeeding women, frail and sedentary elderly people, competitive athletes, bodybuilders or people who are chronically ill. If you belong to any of these categories, contact your doctor about any concerns about your weight.
For your information, your BMI is very important. BMI stands for body mass index and can be translated into Norwegian as body mass index. Did you know you had a BMI? Body Mass Index is a calculation that uses your height and weight to estimate how much body fat you have. Too much body fat is a problem because it can cause diseases and other health problems. BMI, but not a perfect method for judging someone's weight, but is often a good way to check how healthy you are and a good way to start with your health enhancement program.
The best way to figure out your BMI is to let your doctor do it for you. That way you will know the exact answer and your doctor can discuss the outcome with you. But if you want, you can also calculate your BMI on your own.
If you want to check how good shape you are in, Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator above may be a useful guide. It will tell you if have a healthy weight for your height. Just enter your height and weight in BMI Calculator, click English or Metric Unit, then click calculator
Keep in mind that the information provided by the calculator is only a guide and is aimed at healthy adult people. It is not suitable for children, young or elderly people. Also note that if you have well-developed or exercised muscles, you may find that you will fall into the category overweight, when the truth is that you have a healthy body shape and very little fat. If you think this is the case, contact your doctor or fitness center to get the exact BMI, as they have better and more accurate measurement systems.
| BMI | What does this mean? |
|---|---|
| Less than 19 | Underweight You are under optimal weight for your height. You can afford to gain weight. |
| 20 - 25 | Acceptable You have a healthy weight for your height. |
| 26 - 30 | Overweight You have over optimal weight for your height. You may face health problems, so losing weight would be a good idea. |
| 31 + | Sick overweight You are over optimal weight for your height. You may face major health problems, seek medical attention to help achieve a healthier weight and lifestyle. |
No matter what the results show, it's important to remember that you need to make sure you eat a healthy and balanced diet and keep you in physical activity.
Keep in mind that the information provided by the calculator is only a guide and is aimed at healthy adults. It is not suitable for children, young or elderly people.