About Body Mass Index It's important to realize that BMI is not the most accurate determination of whether or not you are at an unhealthy weight. For example, if you are extremely muscular, your BMI may show as "Overweight" or even "Obese," when you're not. By the same token, if you are a "Normal" BMI, but have a very high body fat percentage, you may have the same health risks as someone with an "Obese" BMI. BMI is only one tool in your health arsenal. Body fat percentage is a much better predictor of health risks than the ratio of your height to your weight. |