BMI or Body Mass Index

BMI or Body Mass Index is the standerd of human body measured by the ratio of human weight(kg) devided by the height(in meters). It is applicable for both Man and Woman. BMI May vary accroding to age also but this is generally same for everybody.

BMI Catagory :

1. Underweight = <18.5
2. Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
3. Over Weight = 25-29.9
4. Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

You can calculate your BMI in the panel given in the side bar of the menu.

Example : If your weight is 80 and height is 5 foot 10 inch or (175cm) or 1.75 meter then your BMI is 26.1 thats mean you are in 3rd catagory which says you are over Weight.

orignal data from http://mymarathonplan.com/Body-Mass-Index-BMI.html