What you should know about BMI
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measurement that uses a scientific formula to determine an adult person’s safest, healthiest weight based upon their weight and height. BMI is a powerful tool you can use to help create your personal path to improved health.
A high BMI can be associated with serious health risks including:
- obesity
- heart disease
- diabetes
- cancer
What is your personal BMI calculation?
Click here to find out using our online BMI calculator!
Your BMI is calculated as follows:
- Take your weight in kilograms (kg) and divide it by your height in metres (m).
- Then divide the result by your height in metres (m) again.
For example, if you weigh 70kg, and you’re 1.75m tall, your BMI would be 22.9 (70/1.75 = 40 and 40/1.75 = 22.9).
NOTE:
- When you work out your BMI, remember to take into account your body frame and your build – your BMI is for general guidance and may not be accurate if for example you’re a weight-trainer, an athlete, or if you’re pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Your also not be accurate if you’re over the age of 60. This is because your bones may begin to weigh less as you get older.
What the results mean
BMI provides a helpful guideline for achieving the weight range that’s healthiest for you. You can interpret your BMI results as follows:
RESULT
| Below 20 = | slender-lean |
| 20 to 25 = | ideal weight range |
| 25 to 30 = | overweight (25-27 could be healthy range if large-boned and heavily muscled) |
| 30 and above = | very overweight/high risk |
| 40 and above = | extremely overweight / high risk for health complications |
Based on your BMI results, you have the information you need to get on a personalized path to healthier living – if you choose to do this with the support of an SK Nutrition Wellness Coach you will get both trusted support and a successful line of proven nutrition products that will help you to achieve and maintain a healthy weight for you!
