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What Is a Healthy BMI Range? BMI Categories Explained

Learn what a healthy BMI range means, understand common BMI categories, and calculate your body mass index using your height and weight.

What Is a Healthy BMI Range?

Many people calculate their body mass index and immediately ask one important question: what is a healthy BMI range?

BMI is a measurement based on height and weight. It does not directly measure body fat, but it provides a general estimate that can help identify possible weight-related concerns.

For most adults, BMI categories are commonly interpreted as follows:

BMI Range General Classification Below 18.5 Underweight

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Practical tips for better results

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