App for calculating body mass index (BMI) for adults. You can use either imperial or metric units. The app also shows what is the normal weight range for your height according to BMI. According to National Heart Lung and Blood Institute :
BMI is a useful measure of overweight and obesity. It is calculated from your height and weight. BMI is an estimate of body fat and a good gauge of your risk for diseases that can occur with more body fat. The higher your BMI, the higher your risk for certain diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, gallstones, breathing problems, and certain cancers.
Although BMI can be used for most men and women, it does have some limits:
- It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build.
- It may underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle.
Classification of BMI in this app is the one used by World Health Organization:
| BMI range | Category |
|---|---|
| less than 16.0 | Severely underweight |
| from 16.0 to 18.5 | Underweight |
| from 18.5 to 25 | Normal |
| from 25 to 30 | Overweight |
| from 30 to 35 | Obese class I |
| from 35 to 40 | Obese class II |
| over 40 | Obese class III |
Do remember that this app is for use as information or for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical care by a qualified doctor or other qualified healthcare professionals.