Biometric Screening
What Is BMI? A Simple Guide
Body Mass Index explained in clear, straightforward terms.
Learn what your number indicates and how healthcare providers interpret it.
Body Mass Index explained in clear, straightforward terms.
Learn what your number indicates and how healthcare providers interpret it.
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is an inexpensive and easy screening method for weight category.
It compares your weight relative to your height squared.
Adopted worldwide by the World Health Organization (WHO) and CDC.
BMI is a population-level screening metric. It does NOT directly measure body fat percentage.
Doctors use it as a starting point to assess potential risks for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension.
Athletes with high muscle mass may have an elevated BMI despite low body fat.
These categories apply to men and women aged 20 and older.
Enter your height in feet/inches or cm and your weight to get your exact BMI, healthy weight range, and Prime ratio.
Educational tool only. Consult your physician for medical advice.
Educational tool only. Does not replace individualized clinical diagnosis.