Now the problem lies in the fact that in India there's no such thing as an ideal height-weight chart for Indians and a Google search for the same turns up an National Health Services, UK chart.

Body mass index, or BMI for short, is a measure of body weight based on your height. For decades, BMI has been a way to measure whether someone is at a healthy weight. In general, people are ...

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

BMI Calculator. The healthy weight range is based on a measurement known as the body mass index (BMI). This can be determined if you know your weight and your height.

BMI is a ratio of height to weight that is used to classify whether you’re at a healthy weight, overweight or obese. Gareth Fuller/Zuma Press. By Sumathi Reddy. Sept. 19, 2024 9:00 am ET.