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Understand your body composition, metabolic rate, and daily energy needs — powered by the Mifflin–St Jeor formula and WHO BMI classifications.

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📊 Body Mass Index (BMI)

WHO Classification System
Your BMI Result

Under (16)Underweight (18.5)NormalOverweight (25)Obese (30+)

🔥 Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Mifflin–St Jeor Formula
Your BMR
kcal/day at complete rest
Maintenance (TDEE)
kcal/day with your activity
Fat Loss Target (−20%)
kcal/day recommended
Lean Bulk Target (+15%)
kcal/day for muscle gain
Full TDEE Breakdown by Activity Level
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Daily Protein
grams (2.0g/kg)
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Healthy Weight Range
BMI 18.5–24.9
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Daily Water
litres/day (~35ml/kg)

🎯 Personalised Recommendations

Based on your results
Reference Guide

BMI Classification Explained

Understanding the WHO's five BMI categories — what they mean, their health implications, and what to do about them.

< 18.5
Underweight

May indicate nutritional deficiency. Associated with reduced immune function, bone density, and fertility. Consult a dietitian.

18.5–24.9
Normal Weight ✓

Associated with lowest risk for most chronic diseases. Maintain with balanced nutrition and regular activity. The target range.

25.0–29.9
Overweight

Modestly increased risk for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Moderate lifestyle changes recommended.

30.0–34.9
Obese Class I

Significantly elevated health risk. Structured nutrition intervention and medical guidance strongly recommended.

35.0+
Obese Class II–III

High to very high disease risk. Medical supervision essential. Even 5–10% weight loss produces significant health improvements.

How It Works

The Formulas Behind the Numbers

Transparency about the calculations — so you understand exactly what your results mean and how they're derived.

BMI — Body Mass Index

BMI is a simple screening tool developed in the early 19th century and adopted by the World Health Organisation to classify weight status relative to height. It is the most widely used population-level health screening metric globally.

BMI = weight(kg) ÷ height(m)²
Example: 80kg ÷ (1.75m)² = 80 ÷ 3.0625 = 26.1

Important limitation: BMI cannot distinguish between fat mass and muscle mass. A heavily muscled athlete may have a "Overweight" BMI while having very low body fat. Always interpret BMI alongside other measurements like waist circumference and body fat percentage.

BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate

BMR is the energy your body requires at complete rest to maintain basic physiological functions — breathing, circulation, cellular repair, and organ function. It accounts for 60–70% of total daily energy expenditure for most people.

Men: (10 × kg) + (6.25 × cm) − (5 × age) + 5
Women: (10 × kg) + (6.25 × cm) − (5 × age) − 161
Mifflin & St Jeor, 1990 — validated in peer-reviewed research

We use the Mifflin–St Jeor equation (1990) over the older Harris–Benedict formula (1918) because it has been validated in multiple large studies and consistently outperforms older methods. Per the original research, accuracy is within ±10% for most healthy adults.

Know the Limits

What These Numbers Don't Tell You

BMI and BMR are powerful screening tools — but they have important limitations every user should understand.

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BMI Ignores Muscle Mass

A 90kg athlete with 8% body fat and a 90kg sedentary person with 30% body fat will have identical BMIs. BMI is a population screening tool — not a precision body composition metric. If you're athletic, a DEXA scan or body fat measurement gives more useful data.

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BMR Varies by Genetics

Two people with identical stats can have BMRs differing by 200–300 kcal/day due to genetics, thyroid function, muscle fibre composition, and gut microbiome. Use your BMR as a starting estimate and adjust based on 2–3 weeks of real-world tracking results.

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TDEE Multipliers Are Estimates

Activity level multipliers are population averages. Most people overestimate their activity level, leading to a TDEE that's 10–20% higher than reality. Track your weight for 2–3 weeks and calibrate: if weight isn't changing at "maintenance," your true TDEE is likely lower.

Next Steps

Use Your Numbers to Build a Plan

Your BMI and BMR are the foundation. Here's where to go next to turn data into real results.

Common Questions

BMI & BMR FAQ

BMI (Body Mass Index) measures your weight relative to height — it's a screening tool for weight status. BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is how many calories your body burns at complete rest — your baseline metabolic floor. TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) = BMR × activity factor — this is your total calorie burn across the whole day including movement and exercise. TDEE is the number you use for setting calorie targets.
No — BMI is a poor metric for muscular individuals. A 90kg person with 10% body fat (very lean) and a 90kg sedentary person with 32% body fat will have identical BMIs. For athletes, body fat percentage (via DEXA, hydrostatic weighing, or BodPod) is a much more meaningful metric. The WHO itself acknowledges BMI's limitations as an individual diagnostic — it's designed as a population screening tool.
Yes — and the primary driver is lean muscle mass. Muscle tissue burns approximately 13 kcal per kg per day at rest, compared to 4.5 kcal/kg for fat tissue. Adding 5kg of lean muscle through resistance training increases your BMR by roughly 65 kcal/day. Over a year that's a meaningful metabolic boost. Other factors include adequate sleep (sleep deprivation suppresses metabolic rate), thyroid health, and avoiding severe caloric restriction that triggers adaptive thermogenesis. See our Muscle Building Plan for how to increase lean mass effectively.
Multiple formulas exist: Mifflin–St Jeor (1990) — what we use — is consistently validated as the most accurate for the general population (±10%). Harris–Benedict (1918, revised 1984) — older, tends to overestimate by 5–8%. Katch–McArdle — most accurate IF you know your lean body mass, but requires body fat measurement. Different calculators give different numbers because they use different formulas. Our calculator uses Mifflin–St Jeor as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
BMR naturally decreases with age primarily due to sarcopenia — the age-related loss of muscle mass that begins around age 30 and accelerates after 60. This accounts for 2–5% of BMR decline per decade. Hormonal changes (declining testosterone, growth hormone, and thyroid activity) also contribute. The most effective counter-measure is progressive resistance training maintained consistently throughout life — it's the single most powerful intervention for preserving metabolic rate as you age.
Context matters enormously. A BMI of 25–27 combined with healthy waist circumference (<94cm men, <80cm women), good blood pressure, normal fasting glucose, and active lifestyle carries minimal additional risk. The metabolically healthy overweight phenotype is well-documented. However, don't dismiss it entirely — even modestly elevated BMI is associated with long-term risk at the population level. Get regular metabolic bloodwork (glucose, lipids, blood pressure) and focus on body composition (fat vs muscle) rather than scale weight alone. A free consultation can help you interpret your results in context.

Know Your Numbers.
Now Build Your Plan.

Your BMI and BMR give you the data. Our free tools and consultation turn that data into a personalised nutrition strategy.

⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: BMI and BMR are screening estimates only and do not constitute medical advice. Results vary based on individual physiology. Consult a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian before making significant dietary or lifestyle changes, especially if you have an existing health condition.

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💧 Hydration & Supplement Guidance

💧 Hydration Protocol

Daily Target: 3.5 liters minimum

  • • 500ml upon waking
  • • 250-500ml with each meal
  • • 1L during workout
  • • Reduce intake 2h before bed

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⚕️ Medical Disclaimer

This diet plan is generated based on general nutritional guidelines and mathematical calculations. It is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, registered dietitian, or physician before starting any new diet or exercise program, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions, are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.