Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.
BMI was developed in the early 19th century by Adolphe Quetelet, a Belgian mathematician, astronomer, and statistician. It is an inexpensive and easy way to screen for weight-related problems. BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that uses the same calculation regardless of race or sex. It is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.