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Muscle, for example, weighs more than fat.
Men or women with abundant muscle mass For woBMI table
have a fairly high BMI. According to the (classification according to NRC)
WHO table, they would be overweight, but
in fact they are not. There is also the reverse Age group 19–24 years: ideal BMI 19-24
case: people with a BMI that is in the normal Age group 25–34 years: ideal BMI 20-25
weight range, but who nevertheless have too Age group 35–44 years: ideal BMI 21-26
much Age group 45–54 years: ideal BMI 22-27
body fat. By the way, the BMI calculator can- Age group 55–65 years: ideal BMI 23-28
not be used for children and teenagers either. older than 65 years: ideal BMI 24-29
There are special growth curves for them.

WHR Waist-to-Hip Ratio

Waist-to-Hip Ratio: You should know this
formula in addition to the BMI calculator. For women:
If you're unsure whether or not you weigh too Values below 0.8 mean normal weight
much, you should consult the Waist-to-Hip Values between 0.8–0.84 mean overweight
Ratio (WHR) in addition to the BMI calcula- Values above 0.85 mean obesity
tor.2 Studies have shown that body fat locat-
ed in the abdominal region is worse for health
than fat located on the legs or buttocks. For men applies:
To calculate the WHR, the waist and hip cir- Values below 0.9 mean normal weight
Values between 0.9–0.99 mean overweight
cumferences are needed. It is best to measure
PROGRESS TRACKER the waist circumference at the level of the Values from 1.0 mean obesity
belly button with a tape measure and the hip
circumference at the widest point directly in
the morning. To calculate, divide the waist
circumference by the hip circumference.

Example: Waist circumference of 82 cm and a hip circumference of 110 cm.
Calculation formula: 82 cm : 110 cm = 0.74

2 Waist Circumference and Waist–Hip Ratio: Report of a WHO Expert Consultation Geneva, 8–11 December 2008, p.31 (ISBN 978 92 4 150149 1)
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