BMI
BMI (Body Mass Index) is a system that is regularly used when assessing what weight is correct for a person (also when assessing obesity and metabolism syndrome)
Calculating BMI is simple and anyone can calculate this according to the following formula:
BMI = BODY WEIGHT (kg) / HEIGHT (m2)
Table : Recommended BMI for women:
| <19 | Undernourished – danger of health problems |
| 19 - 24 | Normal weight – minimum risk of health problems |
| 24 – 29 | Overweight – increased risk of health problems |
| >30 | Obesity – very high danger of health problems |
Table : Recommended BMI for men:
| <20 |
Undernourished – danger of health problems |
| 20-25 | Normal weight – minimum risk of health problems |
| 25-30 | Overweight – increased risk of health problems |
| >31 | Obesity – very high danger of health problems |
