Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. Introduced by Adolphe Quetelet in the mid-1800s, it has since gained popularity as a tool to screen for weight-related health problems.
BMI can be calculated manually using a formula, but Excel provides a convenient way to automate the process. By entering height and weight data into specific cells, Excel can calculate BMI using the built-in BMI function.