Does BMI Change With Age?

Does BMI Change With Age?

BMI measures height and weight but does not take age into account for adults ages 20 years and older. However, BMI guidelines for the elderly are much higher.

BMI For Elderly

CategoryBMI
Underweight<23
Normal23 – 30
Overweight>31

BMI For Adults

CategoryBMI
Underweight<18
Normal18.5 – 24.9
Overweight25 – 29.9
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