BMI Calculator

What is a BMI calculator? How do I calculate my BMI? Benefits of a BMI calculator
Body Mass Index (BMI), also known as an obesity indicator, can help medical experts determine if their patient is underweight, overweight or obese. The measurement tool is used to find out the excess body fat in an individual using a simple mathematical formula. Read more

Why is BMI used to measure if a person is overweight or obese?
BMI is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by the square of height (in meters).
Also known as an obesity indicator, BMI helps health experts and professionals determine if a patient is overweight or underweight. Read more

World Obesity Day: Due to fast-changing, sedentary lifestyle, caloric consumption of the present generation has increased by manifold and the calorie-burning capacity has reduced tremendously.

Many of the present day children and youngsters, especially in cities, do not know what it is to be hungry. Binging on junk repeatedly during the day and eating out has become a status symbol. The fast food centres, carbonated drinks and restaurants have replaced the home cooked food and healthy beverages. Read more

Time to hit the gym: Heart attack survivors who carry excess fat around their waist are at increased risk of repeat cardiac episodes, according to the largest-ever study of its kind. Previous studies have shown that abdominal obesity is an important risk factor for having a first heart attack. Read more