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BMI is the abbreviation for your Body Mass Index. In order to calculate your BMI, you need to know your height and weight. Knowing your BMI is of particular importance as it not only gives you a Goal Weight range but also divulges whether or not you are at risk for a number of health problems including (but not limited to); high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and osteoarthritis. The ideal BMI should be between 20 and 25.
Below is a break-down of the BMI categories:
Use the BMI calculator below to see in which category you fall.
Adults | Women | Men |
Anorexia | < 17.5 | < 17.5 |
Underweight | < 19.1 | < 20.7 |
In normal range | 19.1 – 25.8 | 20.7 – 26.4 |
Marginally overweight | 25.8 – 27.3 | 26.4 – 27.8 |
Overweight | 27.3 – 32.3 | 27.8 – 31.1 |
Very overweight or obese | > 32.3 | > 31.1 |
Severely obese | 35 – 40 | 35 – 40 |
Morbidly obese | 40 – 50 | 40 – 50 |
Super obese | 50 – 60 | 50 – 60 |
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These life stages aim to illustrate the thoughtful consideration given to the evolving healthcare needs of individuals at different points in their lives. By aligning medical aid benefits with these life stages, we ensure that our members receive targeted and effective healthcare support throughout their journey.
18-30 years young
31-45 years young
46-60 years young
61+ years young