BMI - Body Mass Index
BMI helps determine a person's body size.
This index was defined by the OMS (World Health Organization).
However, this BMI calculation only applies to adults between 18 and 65 years of age.
It is not suitable for children, adolescents, the elderly, pregnant women, athletes or very muscular people.
Less than 16.5 | Undernutrition |
From 16.5 to 18.5 | Thinness |
From 18.5 to 25 | Normal |
From 25 to 30 | Overweight |
From 30 to 35 | Moderate obesity |
From 35 to 40 | High obesity |
Greater than 40 | Morbid or massive obesity |