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The [[Body Mass Index]] (BMI) is a straightforward and commonly employed method for determining whether a person is [[underweight]], of [[healthy weight, overweight, or obese]]. The BMI is determined using a person's height and weight and provides a broad indicator of their [[body fat levels]]. Here is a detailed breakdown on how to determine your Body Mass Index (BMI).

==Measure your height== 
Before calculating your BMI, you must first [[measure your height in meters]]. You must adjust your height to meters if you are using [[feet and inches]]. To accomplish this, multiply your height in feet by 0.3048 and add the resulting number to your height in [[inches]] multiplied by 0.0254.

==Measure your weight== 
The next step is to [[measure your weight in kilograms]]. You must convert your weight from [[pounds to kilograms]] if you're using pounds. To determine your BMI, divide your weight in [[pounds]] by 2.20462.

==Calculate your BMI== 
After determining your [[height and weight]], you may calculate your BMI. Divide your weight in [[kilograms]] by the [[square]] of your [[height in meters]] to do this. Your Body Mass Index is the [[resulting number]].

==A BMI interpretation== 
The [[World Health Organization]] (WHO) offers the following recommendations for calculating BMI:
*[[Underweight]] status is indicated by a [[BMI]] less than 18.5
*[[Healthy weight]] is indicated by a [[BMI]] between 18.5 and 24.9
*Between 25 and 29.9, the BMI indicates [[overweight]] status.
*A BMI in excess of 30 implies [[obesity]].

*It is essential to remember that [[BMI]] is not a perfect measurement and can be altered by a [[variety of factors, such as muscle mass, age, gender, and ethnicity]]. [[Athletes and persons]] with a significant amount of [[muscular mass, for instance]], may have a high BMI despite having a [[low body fat percentage]].
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