Q: What are the standard BMI categories?

Underweight: < 18.5 | Normal weight: 18.5 – 24.9 | Overweight: 25 – 29.9 | Obesity: 30 or greater.

Question 1

What is BMI?

Accepted Answer

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on your weight in relation to your height.

Question 2

Is BMI perfectly accurate?

Accepted Answer

BMI is a useful general screening tool, but it doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat. Highly muscular individuals might have a high BMI but low body fat.

Question 3

What are the standard BMI categories?

Accepted Answer

Underweight: < 18.5 | Normal weight: 18.5 – 24.9 | Overweight: 25 – 29.9 | Obesity: 30 or greater.

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