- Body mass index
- 22.86 kg/m²
- Adult screening category
- Healthy-weight range
About this result
A screening category is not a diagnosis or an assessment of your worth. A clinician can interpret this in your individual context.
How it works
Support does not require a threshold
If eating rules, fear around food or repeated body checking are disrupting daily life, describe those experiences when seeking support. Waiting for a particular BMI can delay a useful conversation with a clinician.
Why BMI cannot diagnose an eating disorder
This page provides adult BMI information, not a test for anorexia or another eating disorder. A weight-to-height calculation cannot describe eating behaviors, symptoms, or a person's medical needs. Avoid interpreting a category as either a diagnosis or reassurance that no problem exists. If the concern is about eating or health, the relevant next step is an assessment by a qualified health professional.
Adult BMI information: formula and assumptions
BMI = kg / m².
Eating disorders can occur at any body size. BMI cannot diagnose anorexia, determine treatment needs, or establish a weight-loss target.
Worked example
Using the Adult BMI information example:
- Measurement system
- Metric (kg, cm)
- Weight (kg)
- 70
- Height (cm)
- 175
- Age (years)
- 30
BMI = kg / m².
Example result
Body mass index: 22.86 kg/m²
Adult screening category: Healthy-weight range
- A screening category is not a diagnosis or an assessment of your worth. A clinician can interpret this in your individual context.
These are illustrative inputs. Change the values to explore a different scenario.
What to keep in mind
This educational replacement does not calculate an underweight target. If eating or body-image concerns are affecting you, a qualified clinician can help regardless of your BMI.
Formula references
References explain the underlying methods; they do not imply endorsement or individual professional review of Finflo.
Common questions
Can BMI tell me whether someone has anorexia?
No. Eating disorders can occur at any body size. BMI cannot establish a diagnosis or determine someone's treatment needs.
Why does this page not calculate an anorexic target weight?
A target based on becoming underweight would misuse the measure. The page provides screening context rather than a weight-loss goal.
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