A Person's Size Does Not Always Directly Relate to How Healthy They Are

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A Person’s Size Does Not Always Directly Relate to How Healthy They Are
BMI is often regarded as a credible indicator of health, especially at the population level. It is an estimate of a person’s body fat percentage and is calculated by dividing the person’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters. The BMI is an economical and easy way of gauging a person’s weight category: obesity, overweight, healthy weight, and underweight. For adults 20 years old and older, a BMI below 18.5 is categorized as underweight, a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is regarded as healthy weight, a BMI between 25.0 and 29.9 is categorized as overweight, while a BMI of 30 and above is considered as obesity.
BMI is also a good measure of a person’s risk for certain diseases like high blood pressure, gallstones, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, breathing challenges, and certain cancers. The higher an individual’s BMI, the higher their risk of diseases and conditions associated with obesity. However, having a high BMI is not always an indication of unhealthiness and a person’s size does not always directly relate to how healthy they are. It is possible for someone with a low BMI to be unhealthy and a person who categorizes as overweight on the BMI scale to be in better health. While a person’s size is a reliable indication of their health status, it is not the only thing that matters in terms of their risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and dia...