What is a Body Mass Index?

Body Mass Index or BMI is a standardised calculation which indicates if an individual is underweight, normal, overweight or obese and within these classifications there are several sub categories.

BMI does not measure the exact percentage of body fat but it is a merely a guide and is useful in broadly classifying different types of people and genders. The Body Mass Index formula is a simple obesity formula which divides a person’s body weight by their height in square metres.

BMI = Weight in Kilograms / Height in M²

Please see the below classification levels for BMI and enter your details in to the Body Mass Index Calculator

Reducing your BMI to healthy levels

If you are in the obese category then you are at high risk of having medical complications and for health reasons you should aim to reduce your BMI to normal levels. Losing weight naturally is the best way of reducing your BMI through eating healthy, balanced portions and exercising regularly.

If the natural approach has not driven any significant results a doctor may recommend bariatric surgery which will help you lose weight and reduce your chances of having serious health complications.

Please complete one of our enquiry forms and you will be contacted by a clinic that can provide more information on bariatric surgery and the options available to you.