Question

give an example of body mass index (BMI)

Answer 1

Calculating your BMI is a popular and easy way to tell if your weight is putting your health at risk.

The higher the BMI, the greater the risk of developing health problems. The World Health Organization (WHO) regard a BMI of less than 18.5 as underweight and a BMI of 25 or more as overweight.

BMI is not undisputed. There are several equally simple ways to check your weight, e.g. by measuring your waist. Studies suggest that health risks begin to increase when a woman’s waist reaches 31.5 inches (80 cm). For men, risk starts to climb at 37 inches (94 cm).