BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measure that relates your weight to your height. It is used to categorise individuals into weight ranges such as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. Knowing your BMI can help assess whether you are at a healthy weight for your height and identify potential health risks.

To calculate your BMI, divide your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in metres. Alternatively, you can use our online PPHM BMI calculator by inputting your weight and height.

The standard BMI categories are: Underweight: Less than 18.5. Normal weight: 18.5–24.9. Overweight: 25–29.9. Obese: 30 or higher. Keep in mind that factors like muscle mass and body composition might impact the accuracy of BMI as an indicator of health.

BMI is a general guideline and may not be accurate for everyone. It doesn’t account for muscle mass, bone density, or fat distribution. For example, athletes with high muscle mass may have a high BMI but low body fat. Similarly, BMI may not fully reflect health risks for older adults or children.

Yes, but the calculation and interpretation of BMI are different for children and teens. For individuals aged 2–19, BMI is assessed using percentile charts based on age and sex, as their bodies are still growing and developing. Consult a healthcare provider to interpret BMI for children accurately.

BMI (Body Mass Index) is generally used as a universal screening tool for assessing whether an individual has a healthy weight relative to their height. It works across all nationalities. However, BMI has limitations and may not be equally accurate for all individuals or populations.