What is obesity index? Obesity index tells you if you are overweight

When people measure their physical indicators, there are many indices, and obesity index is one of them. Obesity index generally reflects the degree of obesity in the human body, and there are several standard ranges that can be used by almost all adults, but only roughly accurate. So, how is the general obesity index calculated? What specific number is it?1. What is obesity index?

Obesity index, also known as BMI or body mass index, is a numerical value calculated based on food intake and body weight. It is currently a commonly used standard internationally to measure the degree of obesity and health of the human body.

2. Formula for calculating obesity index

BMI index is the value obtained by dividing weight by the square of height. This concept was proposed by Belgians in the 19th century, and its calculation method is body mass index (BMI)=weight (kg) ÷ height ^ 2 (m).

3. The Significance of Obesity Index

As an index for measuring human health, in Western countries, a body mass index less than 18.5 is considered too light, 183.5~22.9 is considered normal, greater than 23 is considered overweight, greater than 25 is considered obese, and greater than 30 is considered severely obese. This indicates whether a person is in a state of obesity.

4. Standards for Obesity Index

Body mass index has different standards for different people, and the body mass index for Westerners is not suitable for us Asians. Asians have developed new standards that are suitable for us, which define a body mass index greater than or equal to 24 as overweight and greater than or equal to 28 as obese; Male waist circumference greater than or equal to 85 centimeters, and female waist circumference greater than or equal to 80 centimeters are considered waist obesity standards.

5. Not everyone is suitable for BMI, such as:

1. Under-18 years old

2. Athletes

3. Weight training

4. Pregnant or breastfeeding

5. Elderly people who are physically weak or sedentary.