BMI Calculator

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a screening tool for weight categories. Research shows that Asian populations face higher health risks at lower BMIs than the WHO standard. The Asian-Pacific classification uses:

• < 18.5 — Underweight
• 18.5 – 22.9 — Normal
• 23 – 24.9 — Overweight (increased risk)
• 25 – 29.9 — Obese Class I (high risk)
• ≥ 30 — Obese Class II/III (very high risk)

This is the standard used by Philippine physicians for metabolic assessment.