Body mass index

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  • BMI is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height squared (in meters).
  • The BMI for underweight is below 18.5.
  • A healthy BMI range is between 18.5-24.9.
  • Obesity increases the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, certain cancers, and respiratory problems.
  • Being overweight or obese also affects mental health, leading to low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and social isolation.
  • Overweight individuals have a BMI between 25-29.9.
  • Morbid obesity refers to an individual with a BMI greater than or equal to 40.
  • Obesity is defined as having a BMI greater than or equal to 30.