Understanding BMI Categories
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a screening tool used by the World Health Organization (WHO) to categorize body mass relative to height:
- Underweight: BMI less than 18.5
- Normal / Healthy Weight: BMI 18.5 – 24.9
- Overweight: BMI 25.0 – 29.9
- Obesity: BMI 30.0 or higher