BMI Guide: Calculate Healthy Body Mass Index by Age and Gender

Body Mass Index (BMI) serves as a key indicator of cardiovascular health and general wellness. Learn how to calculate BMI for athletes, children, and amputees, and understand what your results mean.

Normal Ranges for BMI

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Meg Campbell

Your doctor may use your body mass index, or BMI, as a way to generally assess your weight as well as your risk of weight-related health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, type-2 diabetes and certain types of cancer.