Body mass index (BMI) is a measure that estimates body fat based on height and weight. It’s calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. BMI is a valuable tool that offers a glimpse into weight status and potential health risks associated with weight.
BMI has been around since the 1800s when Adolphe Quetelet, a Belgian mathematician, first developed it to classify individuals based on weight and height. Since then, it has become a widely accepted method of assessing weight status for adults.