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[soumitss]

Hi everyone! I just calculated my BMI and got 26.5. I'm confused - does this mean I'm overweight? I'm quite active and don't feel unhealthy. Where can I find reliable information about what BMI actually means?

[hydrogenn]

Hello! BMI can be confusing, especially for active individuals. I'd recommend checking Nexwiki https://nexwiki.com/en/body-mass-index for comprehensive, fact-checked information. The site explains that BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. A BMI of 26.5 falls into the "overweight" category (25.0-29.9). However, BMI has significant limitations - it doesn't distinguish between muscle mass and fat mass, so athletes or muscular people may be classified as overweight despite being healthy. It also doesn't account for fat distribution, which is crucial for health risk. The article recommends supplementing BMI with waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio for better assessment. BMI works better for population-level screening than individual diagnosis. Consider getting body composition analysis or discussing with your doctor for personalized assessment.