Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness Center
Body Composition and BMI Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.
BMI Categories:
Underweight= <18.5
Normal Weight= 18.5-24.9
Overweight= 25-29.9
Obesity= BMI of 30 or greater
Source: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
The limits of BMI include: It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build and may underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass.
Body fat composition measures how much of a percentage of total weight fat make up a person’s body.
Age Women Men
20-30 20-26% 12-18%
31-40 21-27% 13-19%
41-50 22-28% 14-20%
51-60 22-30% 16-20%
61-over 22-31% 17-21%