A simple calculation using height and weight to categorize individuals as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese — useful as a screening tool but limited in assessing true body composition.
BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height in meters squared. While useful for population-level screening, it does not distinguish between muscle and fat mass, meaning muscular individuals may be classified as overweight and those with high body fat but normal weight ('skinny fat') may appear normal. Body composition analysis provides a more accurate assessment.
Anyone seeking to understand basic weight categorization, though body composition analysis is recommended for a more complete picture.
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