BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.

What is the difference between WHO and Asian BMI standards?

Asian populations tend to develop metabolic diseases like diabetes at lower BMI values. The Asian standard uses lower thresholds for overweight and obesity.

WHtR (Waist-to-Height Ratio) is calculated by dividing your waist circumference by your height. A value under 0.5 is generally considered healthy.

Teen Health

Growth, BMI percentiles, and healthy habits for children and teens.

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How to Interpret Teen BMI Correctly

BMI works differently for teenagers because they are still growing. Learn how to use age- and sex-specific percentiles instead of adult thresholds.

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Children's BMI Percentiles Explained

Understanding BMI percentiles helps parents assess their child's growth trajectory without obsessing over a single number.

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