How to determine if you have a healthy weight?

How to determine if one is of normal weight, overweight, or obese? Generally, we rely on visual inspection to determine whether a person is overweight or not, but in fact, there are scientific standards, one of which is the body mass index (BMI). BMI is determined by a person's height and weight, and is a way to measure their body shape, as well as an internationally recognized indicator.

Test Formula

Body mass index (BMI)=weight (kilograms) ÷ height (meters) squared

According to the recommended standards for healthy weight of adults in China:

When the BMI index is below 18.5, it is considered as underweight and requires nutritional supplementation to gain weight;

When the BMI index is between 18.5 and 23.9, it is considered a healthy weight;

When the BMI index is between 24-27.9, it is considered overweight and requires appropriate control;

When the BMI index is above 28, it belongs to the obese population, and obesity can lead to various health problems, so it is necessary to start losing weight.

Weight is not just about being fat or thin,

The harm of obesity to health

It has become a social issue.