How is Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated?
Disease description:
I’m relatively overweight, so I’ve enrolled in a fitness class. I’d like to ask my doctor: How is the Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Cui Zhenqin
Hello,
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated using the following formula: BMI = weight (in kilograms) ÷ height² (in meters).
Although BMI is currently the internationally accepted standard for assessing body fatness and overall health status, its numerical value serves only as a general reference—not a highly precise measurement—and should be used solely as an auxiliary parameter in clinical practice.
We hope the above information is helpful to you. Wishing you a happy and healthy life!
