That compares with a healthy BMI for younger adults over age 20, which is between 18.5 and ... waist size larger than 40 ...

Generally speaking, people who fall into the “healthy weight” category on a BMI chart ... women age, using more than just BMI ...

Use this chart to estimate your obesity level based on your weight and height. An example is shown for an individual who weighs 80 kg (176 lbs) and stands 1.75 meters (175 cm or 69 inches) tall. Those ...

The charts below show how the BMI obesity threshold changes with age for boys and girls. Threshold BMI levels initially equal about ... and provides reference information for comparing the calculated ...

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This calculator computes your body mass index based on your gender, age, height and weight ... When the BMI of an adult is below 18.5, they are considered to be underweight.

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.