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The BMI Is Outdated, but It Still Works

How much can one simple number tell you about your health? A growing body of research over the past few years has highlighted the shortcomings of the body mass index (BMI), a basic measure of rotundity, as a predictor of well-being. The latest—and in some ways most comprehensive—of these reports appeared in August in the journal Science.

The BMI formula, developed in the 1800s by a Belgian statistician and sociologist, divides a person's weight, in kilograms, by the square of his or her height, in meters. As the new study points out, a normal BMI can mask metabolic abnormalities; even people with a normal weight-to-height ratio can harbor disorders in the way the body handles nutrients.…

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 The BMI Is Outdated, but It Still Works

The flawed body mass index remains a useful predictor of health. The point is that good health depends on a lot of things—physical fitness, diet, smoking, and even our surroundings and the company we keep—many of which cannot be quantified.

BMI Calculator

Knowing BMI can help adult men and women understand their overall health. Use the BMI calculator below to determine your body mass index by inputting your height and weight. The BMI calculator uses the following BMI formula: Weight (lb) / (Height (in))² x 703.

Calculate your BMI

This calculator computes the body mass index and rates it appropriately for men, women, children, juveniles and seniors, now also for Asian users. The SBMI – an index that has been newly developed especially for this calculator – serves for this purpose. It is based on the results of the most comprehensive study* published so far on the BMI and its associated health risks.

Smart BMI

This calculator computes the body mass index and rates it appropriately for men, women, children, juveniles and seniors, now also for Asian users. The SBMI – an index that has been newly developed especially for this calculator – serves for this purpose. It is based on the results of the most comprehensive study* published so far on the BMI and its associated health risks.

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