What is Body Mass Index?

 Body Mass Index – also known as BMI – is used by doctors and other health professionals to assess if someone’s weight is putting their health at risk.  The actual calculation is your weight (in kilograms) divided by your height (in metres) squared. 

Is your own weight appropriate for your height? Do you actually know this, has your BMI been properly tested or is this just a bit of guesswork based on the tightness of your trousers, a sideways look in the mirror and a gingerly step onto those old bathroom scales?  It’s probably time to get this checked out professionally.