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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Medically Reviewed:

Dr. Priya Sammani, MBBS, PG Dip. FM

Updated on: April 2026

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Hvad er et sundt BMI?

Ifølge WHO's (World Health Organization) retningslinjer er et sundt BMI for de fleste voksne mellem 18,5 og 24,9.

Er BMI korrekt for atleter?

Fordi muskler vejer mere end fedt, kan BMI overdrive kropsfedtet hos atleter og bodybuildere. Brug kropsfedtprocent for en klarere forståelse.

Ændres BMI for børn?

ja BMI for børn og unge registreres ikke som et interval, men som en percentil af alders- og kønsspecifikke vækstdiagrammer.

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