Body Mass Index (BMI) is a mathematical calculation of a person's weight with respect to height. It is calculated using the formula
BMI = Weight (Kg) / [Height (m) * Height (m)] |
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According to the Singapore's Health Promotion Board
(HPB), Singaporeans are
found to be at risk of developing heart diseases and diabetes at BMI of above 23.
For those of you who have trouble calculating your BMI, here's a calculator for you!
Enter your Height and Weight and click Calculate.
Note that the BMI is just a guideline serving mainly the sedentry adult population, and thus, may not be accurate for those who are physically active (eg. athletes). BMI does not tell you how fat or lean you are. You might want to try our Body Fat Calculator to assess your body composition.
