1. What Is BMI?

BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult women. It provides a simple numeric measure of a person's thickness or thinness.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the BMI formula:

Where:

• \( weight \) — Body weight in kilograms
• \( height \) — Height in meters

Explanation: The equation divides a person's weight by the square of their height to categorize their weight status.

3. Importance of BMI Calculation

Details: BMI is a simple screening tool to identify possible weight problems in women. It helps assess risk for diseases that can occur with overweight and obesity.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter weight in kilograms and height in meters. All values must be valid (weight > 0, height > 0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a healthy BMI range for women?
A: For adult women, 18.5-24.9 is considered normal weight. Below 18.5 is underweight, 25-29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.

Q2: Does BMI differ for women and men?
A: The same BMI ranges apply to both genders, but women naturally have higher body fat percentages than men at the same BMI.

Q3: What are BMI limitations?
A: BMI doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat, so muscular women may have high BMI without excess fat. It also doesn't account for fat distribution.

Q4: Is BMI accurate for pregnant women?
A: No, BMI calculations during pregnancy are not meaningful because of natural weight gain and body changes.

Q5: Should athletes use BMI?
A: Highly muscular athletes may have misleadingly high BMI values. Additional measurements like body fat percentage may be more appropriate.