What is a healthy BMI?

According to WHO (World Health Organization) guidelines, a healthy BMI for most adults is between 18.5 and 24.9.

Is BMI correct for athletes?

Because muscle weighs more than fat, BMI may overstate the body fat of athletes and bodybuilders. Use body fat percentage for a clearer understanding.

Does BMI change for children?

yes BMI for children and adolescents is not recorded as a range, but as a percentile of age- and gender-specific growth charts.

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Ken jou liggaamsmassa-indeks (BMI) en gewigsklassifikasie

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Dr. Priya Sammani, MBBS, PG Dip. FM

Updated on: April 2026

❓ Gereeld Gestelde Vrae (FAQ)

Wat is 'n gesonde BMI?

Volgens die WGO (Wêreldgesondheidsorganisasie) riglyne is 'n gesonde BMI vir die meeste volwassenes tussen 18,5 en 24,9.

Is BMI korrek vir atlete?

Omdat spiere meer as vet weeg, kan BMI die liggaamsvet van atlete en liggaamsbouers oorskat. Gebruik liggaamsvetpersentasie vir 'n duideliker begrip.

Verander BMI vir kinders?

ja BMI vir kinders en adolessente word nie as 'n reeks aangeteken nie, maar as 'n persentiel van ouderdom- en geslagspesifieke groeikaarte.

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