Body Mass Index (BMI)
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated by BMI = Weight (in kg) / [Height x Height] (in metres).
| BMI in kg/m² | Weight Category* |
|---|---|
| More than or equal to 30 | Obese |
| 25-29.9 | Overweight |
| 18.5-24.9 | Healthy weight |
| Less than 18.5 | Underweight |
*According to the World Health Organization for adults aged 18-69.BMI less than 18.5 presents a risk of osteoporosis in the long term.Obesity (BMI > 30) is associated with increased cardiac risk. 24.4% of our adult population is overweight & 6% are obese. Gradual weight loss of no more than 1kg/week is encouraged using a combination of exercise as well as caloric control.