Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How can bmi (body mass index) work?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Weight:height.: The BMI is simply your weight with respect to your height - an overly simplistic and thereby essentially flawed assessment of your health. It's a bit better when used in combination with body fat measurement. That being said, a high BMI might be associated with diabetes and heart disease amongst other health conditions.
Answered 11/15/2017
1.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Curious why or how I would have a 25.6 BMI as I am 5'7 132 -- work out 5 days a week. Is there something in my bloodwork that would indicate I am slightly high Body Mass Index?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is the average body mass index (bmi) of women in the us?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What can be done to reduce body mass index (bmi) as fast as possible?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Which is more reliable, body mass index (bmi) or body fat percentage (bfp)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I want to know what is the difference between BMI (body mass index) and body fat percentage?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
