The calculation of BMI (Body Mass Index) was invented by Adolphe Quetelet, a Belgian mathematician born in 1796.

BMI has long been criticized as a flawed measure of health. Here's what your body mass index means and the health measures you should be paying attention to instead.

Knowing one’s BMI is of utmost importance since this determines the weight type of a person and helps them diagnose any underlying health risks. There are various ways to calculate BMI and it ...