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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Ekyuma ekibalirira BMI

Manya omuwendo gw’omubiri gwo (BMI) n’ensengeka y’obuzito

Medically Reviewed:

Dr. Priya Sammani, MBBS, PG Dip. FM

Updated on: April 2026

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

BMI ennungi kye ki?

Okusinziira ku ndagiriro ya WHO (World Health Organization), BMI ennungi eri abantu abakulu abasinga obungi eri wakati wa 18.5 ne 24.9.

BMI ntuufu eri bannabyamizannyo?

Olw’okuba ebinywa bizitowa okusinga amasavu, BMI eyinza okuyitirizanga amasavu g’omubiri gw’abazannyi n’abazimba omubiri. Kozesa ebitundu by’amasavu mu mubiri okusobola okutegeera obulungi.

BMI ekyuka ku baana?

yee BMI eri abaana n’abakadde tewandiikibwa nga range, wabula nga percentile of age- and gender-specific growth charts.

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