Why are BMIs useful ?

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Does your body mass index ( BMI) really be important?

There are a variety of reasons why a healthcare professional may take your weight and height at your annual checkup--one of them being that they are able to calculate the BMI. (BMI). Which is BMI? Does the BMI number really affect you?

What is BMI?

The BMI of your BMI is a measurement of your height-to-weight ratio (e.g. the taller that you're, the more you're likely to weigh). Everyone's BMI will be somewhere on the scale. This classifies their weight as being underweight healthy, healthy or a degree of obesity:

• Underweight: BMI under 18.5
• Healthy: BMI between 18.5-24.9
• Overweight: BMI between 25-29.9
• Obesity BMI of 30 or more

How do I calculate my BMI?

One of the easiest ways to figure out your BMI is by looking for a no-cost BMI calculator online. If you locate one that you find appealing, all you have to enter is your weight and height.

Does BMI an accurate indicator for my health?

Yes and there is no. BMI is an effective instrument that doctors can use to quickly determine health risk factors, for instance, a person with a high BMI is at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but your BMI isn't enough to provide a detailed image of your health. In spite of your BMI, it's more important that your physician is aware of your family history and lifestyle choices that may affect your health.

As Gundersen certified dietician Laura Birkel says: "Making sure you're getting enough activity, staying away from nicotine, engaging in regular physical activity and eating a good balanced diet are better indicators of your overall health than your BMI alone."

It is also important to keep in the back of your head that your BMI isn't always accurate to describe your body's exact composition, such as the amount of muscle versus fat you are. You could be able to increase your physical activity, and discover that your clothes start to fit differently , however your body weight and BMI remains the same. This is because the shape changes in your physique (you're increasing your muscle mass, and dropping fat).

OK. But why is your BMI matter then?

Knowing your BMI can help your healthcare team know what healthcare options are available, especially if your BMI exceeds 30 and you're trying for improvement in your health. For instance, if you are considering taking weight loss aiding drugs or going through an approved medically supervised meal replacement program it is necessary to have a BMI over 30. For bariatric surgeries, your BMI must be over 40. There are exceptions for those with having a BMI between 30 and 40.

"BMI is a baseline measurement to help dictate where we go in terms of what kind of plan or program is most appropriate for a patient," Birkel states. "The number is not meant to define someone's health. It's meant to guide their care where it needs to go."