#bmi

#bmi

It is possible to be "fat but fit," new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (September 15-19) suggests. The study of tens of thousands of people in Denmark found that those with a BMI in the overweight category - and even some of those living with obesity - were no more likely to die during the five years of follow-up than those with a BMI of 22.5-<25.0 kg/m 2, which is at the top end of the normal weight range.

You simply referenced a body mass index (BMI) table and found the weight that placed you in the "green" 18.5-24.9 BMI range (BMI values of 25.0-29.9 represented "overweight" and values of 30.0+ represented "obesity"). Coined by the famous nutrition researcher, Dr. Ancel Keys, in the 1970's, the BMI was a ratio of a person's weight versus their height (technically weight (kilograms) / [height (meters) 2].

BMI can be a helpful tool due to how inexpensive and accessible it is. Aside from a scale, all you need to calculate your BMI is a calculator or online tool. However, while BMI is a quick way to determine your weight classification, it might not be the best choice for everyone.