BMI Plus

Body mass index, or BMI, is a new term to most people. Howere, it is the measurement of choice for many physicians and researchers studying obesity. BMI uses a mathemantical formula that takes into account both a person's weight in kilograms divided by understand what "healthy weight" means. Healthy weight is defined as a body mass index equal to or greater than 19 and less than 25 among all people aged 20 or over. Generally, obesity is defined as body mass index equal to or greater than 30, which approximates 30 pounds of excess weight. Excess weight also places people at risk of developing serious health problems.