By providing your weight and height, the app will calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) and let you know if you are over your ideal weight.

What is BMI?

One of the ways to know if your weight is right for your height is by calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI). The result of this mathematical formula can indicate, for example, if you are at an adequate weight, if you are thin, overweight or obese. Just consider it as a starting point, because the BMI does not assess your nutritional status as a whole and needs to be interpreted by a health professional, who will analyze a series of other measures and characteristics of you, such as age, sex, percentage of fat, among others. other aspects, before a diagnosis.

The BMI formula is the same for everyone. What changes are the cut-off points, that is, the values ​​considered as references for the classification of their weight. These references are specific to children, adolescents, adults, the elderly and pregnant women.

SOURCE: Ministry of Health