How is body mass index (BMI) correlated to obesity?
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Weight Watchers® answered:Body mass index (BMI) is a scientifically accepted measurement of body weight as it relates to health. It is not a direct measure of excess body fat, but it is the recommended method to diagnose overweight and obesity. BMI correlates your weight to your height, regardless of gender. You are considered obese if your BMI is 30 or higher.
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Helpful? 4 people found this helpfulBody mass index (BMI) is a scientifically accepted measurement of body weight as it relates to health. It is not a direct measure of excess body fat, but it is the recommended method to diagnose overweight and obesity. BMI correlates your weight to... More -
Dr. Larry Cheskin of Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:While not a direct measure of fat in the body (for all but very muscular people) BMI usually reflects an accurate degree of obesity.
For those people who are particularly muscular, the BMI index may overestimate obesity because it doesn’t take body composition into account. A very muscular football player, for example, may have a BMI of 29, but have a percent body fat of 10 percent – quite “lean” and certainly not an excess amount of adipose tissue. Few of us fall in this very muscular category, though.
While not a direct measure of fat in the body (for all but very muscular people) BMI usually reflects an accurate degree of obesity. For those people who are particularly muscular, the BMI index may overestimate obesity because it doesn’t take... More -
Alberto Gamboa answered:Ideal Weight Calculator (Body Mass Index) is a reliable indicator of your body’s fitness level, and most importantly, your health risk.
- Adults with a BMI between 30 to 34.9 are considered obese and have a greater risk of chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart attacks. You also have an increased chance of dying by 40% according to the New England Journal of Medicine.
- Adults with a BMI above 35 are considered to be morbidly obese and have an increased chance of death by 250%!
If your BMI is high, don’t let the numbers overwhelm you. The important matter is that you’re going to take control of your health today!
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Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulIdeal Weight Calculator (Body Mass Index) is a reliable indicator of your body’s fitness level, and most importantly, your health risk. Adults with a BMI between 30 to 34.9 are considered obese and have a greater risk of chronic diseases like... More -
National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:Body Mass Index (BMI) correlates an individual’s weight to their height. A BMI score of 30 or higher places an individual in the “obese” category . A BMI score of 40 or over places an individual in the “morbidly obese” category. Obesity is a risk factor for several serious health conditions and diseases such as; blood (fat) lipid abnormalities, cancer, including cancer of the uterus, cervix, ovaries, breast, colon, rectum and prostate, depression, gallbladder disease, gynecological problems, such as infertility and irregular periods, heart disease, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, skin problems, such as intertrigo and impaired wound healing, sleep apnea, stroke, type 2 diabetes according to the Mayo Clinic.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulBody Mass Index (BMI) correlates an individual’s weight to their height. A BMI score of 30 or higher places an individual in the “obese” category . A BMI score of 40 or over places an individual in the “morbidly obese”... More -
Wendy Batts - Sharecare Fitness Expert of Sharecare Fitness answered:BMI rating tables assign a value to obesity. A BMI of 30 or higher places someone in the obese category. Remember that BMI is a single screening tool and other measures and diagnostic criteria should be used prior to assessing your health and risk for disease based on your body weight.
BMI rating tables assign a value to obesity. A BMI of 30 or higher places someone in the obese category. Remember that BMI is a single screening tool and other measures and diagnostic criteria should be used prior to assessing your health and risk... More -
Dr. Michael T Murray answered:The simplest definition of obesity is an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is not the same as being overweight, which refers to an excess of body weight relative to height. For example, a muscular athlete may be overweight yet have a low body-fat percentage. With this distinction in mind, it is obvious that using body weight alone as an index of obesity is not entirely accurate. Nonetheless, a simple measure known as the c (BMI) is now the accepted standard for classifying individuals with regard to their body compositions. The BMI generally correlates well to a person's total body fat. The BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by height squared in meters. The mathematical formula is kg/m2.
A BMI between 25 and 29.9 indicates that a person is overweight, while obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or greater. A BMI of 40 or greater is referred to as morbid obesity and is associated with extreme health risks. To put the BMI in perspective: A 5'4" woman with a BMI of 30 is about 30 pounds above her ideal body weight. So, obesity is not a matter of simply being a few pounds overweight. It reflects a significant amount of excess fat.
There is one more calculation that is important for determining overall health: your waist size. The combination of your BMI and your waist circumference is a very good indicator of your risk for all of the diseases associated with obesity, especially the major killers like heart disease, strokes, cancer, and diabetes.
The simplest definition of obesity is an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is not the same as being overweight, which refers to an excess of body weight relative to height. For example, a muscular athlete may be overweight yet have a low... More -
For adults, overweight and obesity ranges are determined by using weight and height to calculate a number called the "body mass index" (BMI). BMI is used because, for most people, it correlates with their amount of body fat.
It is important to remember that although BMI correlates with the amount of body fat, BMI does not directly measure body fat. As a result, some people, such as athletes, may have a BMI that identifies them as overweight even though they do not have excess body fat.
Other methods of estimating body fat and body fat distribution include measurements of skinfold thickness and waist circumference, calculation of waist-to-hip circumference ratios, and techniques such as ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
For adults, overweight and obesity ranges are determined by using weight and height to calculate a number called the "body mass index" (BMI). BMI is used because, for most people, it correlates with their amount of body fat. It is important to... More
