Decoding the BMI Chart: What Your Number Really Means for Your Health
The Body Mass Index (BMI) chart is a visual tool used to assess healthy weight based on height and weight. It categorizes individuals as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese using a calculation of weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Although widely used, BMI has limitations: it doesn’t account for muscle mass, bone density, or body composition variations. Athletes may be mislabeled as overweight despite low body fat. Thus, while useful for initial screening, BMI should be complemented with other health assessments for accuracy.
