This index of body fat is estimated from the height and weight. It works for both men and women. It has limitations, and overestimates body weight in athletes with increased muscle mass, and underestimates body fat in the elderly who lost muscle muscle mass.

The BMI in children is positively associated with cardiovascular disease risk.

BMI FORMULA

BMI = weight (kg)/height² (meters) Touchcalc automatically converts to metric from feet, inches or pounds

BMI REFERENCES

• National Instutute of Health
• Baker, JL, et al Childhood body-mass index and the risk of coronary heart disease in adulthood. N eng J Med 357:2329-37, 2007
• BMI Calculator for Children - CDC

BMI CHARTS