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BMI (Body Mass Index) is a standard test to determine whether someone is overweight. BMI calculates body fat according to the relationship of weight and height.

BMI less then 19 = Underweight
BMI between 19 and 25 = Healthy Range
BMI over 25 = Overweight
BMI over 27 = Significantly Overweight
BMI over 30 = Obese

Note: Since BMI calculations use total body weight and not estimates of lean muscle mass and fat, it can not determine between the overweight and the more muscular.

The bodybuilders are all considered obese by BMI standards They have so much muscle, and muscle weighs more than fat, so they are very heavy in terms of weight, but they are by all means not fat!

So if you have an above average muscle mass, the BMI measurement might not be correct for you. But for most people, it’s fairly accurate.

To Your Success,
Melanie Mendelson
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