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Having a healthy BMI is important because those that are out of the range could have disease or health risk factors. A little less than half of the American population actually have a healthy bmi.

For a adult the ideal BMI range is 18.5 to 24.9 and are categorized as normal weight. Having a BMI over 24.9 is considered overweight and anything under 18.5 is categorized as underweight. For children having a bmi between the 5th and 8th percentile is still considered a healthy bmi.

Can I still be healthy even though my bmi is high?
You still can be healthy even though your BMI may not be considered healthy. The BMI Formula and BMI Calculator does have its limits on measuring a persons BMI. Don’t forget that measuring your BMI does not factor in the underestimate of body fat that is in older people or in others who have lost muscle or the overestimate the muscular build that athletes have.

If you have a high BMI and have concerns consult with a doctor or check out obesity health problems.