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.