What does BMI take into account?

Body Mass Index (BMI) takes into account an individual's weight and height to assess whether they fall within a healthy weight range. It is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters. BMI is commonly used as a screening tool to categorize individuals as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese, though it does not directly measure body fat or account for factors like muscle mass, bone density, or distribution of fat.