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Health Guide

Health & Fitness Calculators: Professional Guide for Accurate Measurements

Medically reviewed tools for weight loss, muscle gain, and overall wellness tracking

Important: These tools provide estimates only. Consult healthcare professionals for medical advice.

BMI Calculator: Understanding Your Body Mass Index

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a crucial health metric calculated as:

BMI = weight(kg) / height(m)²
Under 18.5
Underweight
Nutritional deficiency risk
18.5 - 24.9
Healthy Weight
Lowest disease risk
25 - 29.9
Overweight
Increased health risks
30 - 34.9
Obese (Class I)
High risk
35 - 39.9
Obese (Class II)
Very high risk
40+
Obese (Class III)
Severe risk

Advanced BMI Considerations for Accurate Health Assessment

Muscle Mass vs Body Fat

Athletes may show "overweight" BMI due to muscle density. Our Body Fat Percentage Calculator provides more accurate body composition analysis.

Ethnicity & Age Factors

Asian populations may have higher health risks at lower BMI. Older adults may need slightly higher BMI (up to 27) for optimal health.

Metabolic Health Calculators

Our BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) and TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) calculators use scientifically validated equations:

Mifflin-St Jeor Equation (Most Accurate):

Men: (10 × weight in kg) + (6.25 × height in cm) - (5 × age in years) + 5

Women: (10 × weight in kg) + (6.25 × height in cm) - (5 × age in years) - 161

TDEE = BMR × Activity Factor

Body Fat Percentage: Key to Fitness Goals

Essential fat vs storage fat - our Navy Method calculator estimates body composition using:

Men: 86.010 × log10(abdomen - neck) - 70.041 × log10(height) + 36.76

Women: 163.205 × log10(waist + hip - neck) - 97.684 × log10(height) - 78.387