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BMI Calculator
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. Your BMI measurement will give you an indication of whether you are obese, overweight or in great body shape. To calculate your BMI, simply follow this formula:
| Weight (kg) | ||
| BMI | = | |
| Height (m) x Height (m) |
Asian BMI Guidelines
| BMI (kg/m2) | Disease risk for Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart diseases |
| < 18.5 | Underweight with risks of nutritional deficiency disease & osteoporosis |
| 18.5 to 22.9 | Healthy weight with low risks |
| 23.0 to 27.4 | Overweight with moderate risk |
| 27.5 and above | Obese with high risk |
The above does not apply to children, pregnant woman, people with muscular build and elderly persons aged 70 (Source: HPB)
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