Had a Limb Amputated?

Your BMI Result Might Be Wrong

Most BMI calculators don't adjust for limb loss

BMI uses your weight and height. but after amputation

your weight is lower and your height stays longer. this can give a false result

That means you may look normal weight but actually be over weight

or miss important health signals small math error. big difference

Each limb equals a % of body weight

average estimates: hand- 0.7% arm-5% below knee- 5.9% entire leg-16%

To accurate BMI First adjust your weight then calculate BMI compare to standard chart

Regular BMI can underestimate body weight, affect nutrition plans, impact weight goals