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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Shallaggii BMI

Indeeksii ulfaatina qaamaa (BMI) fi ramaddii ulfaatinaa kee beeku

Medically Reviewed:

Dr. Priya Sammani, MBBS, PG Dip. FM

Updated on: April 2026

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

BMI fayya qabeessa ta'e maali?

Akka qajeelfama WHO (World Health Organization) tti, BMI fayya qabeessa ga’eessota baay’eedhaaf 18.5 fi 24.9 gidduutti argama.

BMI atileetotaaf sirriidhaa?

Maashaan cooma caalaa waan ulfaateef, BMIn cooma qaamaa atileetotaa fi namoota qaama namaa ijaaran garmalee ibsuu danda'a. Hubannoo ifa ta’eef dhibbeentaa cooma qaamaa fayyadamuu.

BMI daa'immaniif ni jijjiiramaa?

eeyyee BMI daa’immanii fi dargaggootaaf akka daangaa osoo hin taane, akka parsantii chaartii guddina umurii fi saala adda ta’etti galmaa’a.

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