The BMI classification is calculated by dividing the athletes weight in
kilograms by the square of his height in meters (i.e. height times height)
Health Risk Classification According to Body Mass Index
(BMI)
|
Classification
|
BMI Category (kg/m2)
|
Risk of developing health problems
|
|
Underweight
|
< 18.5
|
Increased
|
|
Normal Weight
|
18.5 - 24.9
|
Least
|
|
Overweight
|
25.0 - 29.9
|
Increased
|
|
Obese class I
|
30.0 - 34.9
|
High
|
|
Obese class II
|
35.0 - 39.9
|
Very high
|
|
Obese class III
|
>= 40.0
|
Extremely high
|
You can also calculate your BMI using this formula:
BMI = weight (kg)/height(m)2
Note: For persons 65 years and older the
'normal' range may begin slightly above BMI 18.5 and extend into the
'overweight' range.
Source: Health Canada. Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight
Classification in Adults. Ottawa: Minister of Public Works and Government
Services Canada; 2003.
