CALCULATE YOUR BMI
To talk about nutritional status and obesity we must know the Body Mass Index (BMI), which is nothing more than the relationship between the weight and height of each individual. BMI is obtained by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by their height in meters. squared. Normal is a BMI below 25 kg/m2. Easily calculate your BMI and know your nutritional diagnosis.
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INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
BMI (KG/M2) | CATEGORY | RECOMMENDATION |
From 18.5 to 24.9 |
Normal |
Maintain diet and exercise |
From 25 to 29.9 |
Overweight |
Strict diet and exercise regimen |
From 30 to 34.5 |
Obesity |
Needs professional support Surgery occasionally |
From 35 to 39.9 |
Severe obesity |
Surgery is almost always indicated |
From 40 to 49.9 |
Morbid obesity |
Need surgery |
From 50 to 59.9 |
Super-obesity |
Need urgent surgery |
Above 60 |
Super-Super-obesity |
Need urgent surgery |