WHAT IS BODY MASS INDEX? HOW IS IT CALCULATED?

What is Body Mass Index?

Body mass index is a parameter that shows whether an adult's weight is normal according to his height. In the Body Mass Index (BMI or BMI) table below, you can find out if your weight is ideal in the area where your weight is in kilograms and your height in meters. If your current weight is below or above your ideal weight, the way to reach this weight is not to lose or gain excess weight in a short time, but to maintain healthy weight loss / gain and maintain this weight in the long term.
How is Body Mass Index calculated?

The body mass index is obtained by dividing your body weight by the square of your height. The resulting value, the body mass index, is evaluated in the following ranges.

0 - 18: Weak
It shows that you are not suitable weight according to your height, you are weak. Weakness is a risk and undesired situation for some diseases. In order to reach the weight suitable for your height, you should eat enough and balanced and take care to develop your eating habits.

18 - 24.9: Normal
It shows that you are in the appropriate weight according to your height. Take care to maintain this weight by eating adequate and balanced nutrition and regular physical activity.

25.0 - 29.9: Overweight
It shows that your body weight is higher than your height. Being overweight results in a diaper (obesity) which is a risk factor for many diseases unless necessary precautions are taken.

• 30.0 - 34.9: Fat (Oben) - First Class
It is an indicator that you are overweight according to your height, in other words that you are fat. Obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension etc. It is a risk factor for chronic diseases. It is very important for your health to apply to a health institution and decrease to normal weight by weakening under the control of a physician / dietitian. Please contact the health institution.

35.0 - 44.9: Fat (Oben) - II. Class
It is an indicator that you are overweight according to your height, in other words that you are fat. Obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension etc. It is a risk factor for chronic diseases. It is very important for your health to apply to a health institution and decrease to normal weight by weakening under the control of a physician / dietitian. Please contact the health institution.

• 45.0 and above: Overweight (Overweight) - III. Class
It is an indicator that you are overweight according to your height, in other words that you are fat. Obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension etc. It is a risk factor for chronic diseases. It is very important for your health to apply to a health institution and decrease to normal weight by weakening under the control of a physician / dietitian. Please contact the health institution.