BMI scores
Optimal BMI range
The optimal range for a healthy BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9. Anything outside this range is considered underweight or overweight.
However, body composition (e.g. more muscle) is also an important factor to consider.
Categories
Body mass index scores are broken down into the following categories:
- Underweight: BMI less than 18.5
- Normal weight: BMI of 18.5 to 24.9
- Overweight: BMI of 25 to 29.9
- Obesity: BMI of 30 or higher