Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to determine if your weight is healthy. It is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters. For adults, a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered to be in the healthy weight range. A BMI below 18.5 is considered underweight, while a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight, and a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.

It is important to note that BMI is a screening tool and is not diagnostic of the body fatness or health of an individual. A trained healthcare provider should perform appropriate health assessments to evaluate an individuals health status and risks. Additionally, BMI does not take into account body composition, such as muscle, fat, and bone density, and may not be a suitable measure for some people, including children and young people under 18, pregnant women, and athletes.

Maintaining a weight in the healthy BMI range is one way to support overall health as you age. However, it is important to remember that BMI is just one measure of health and should be used in conjunction with other health assessments and lifestyle approaches to support overall health and well-being.