How can you achieve and maintain a healthy BMI — and when should you seek medical advice?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a screening tool used to assess weight in relation to height. In this episode, we explain how BMI is interpreted in Europe, its limitations, and five evidence-based strategies to support healthy weight management.

You’ll learn:

• What BMI measures and how categories (underweight, normal, overweight, obesity) are defined

• Why BMI does not directly measure body fat or muscle mass

• Five practical strategies: balanced calorie intake, adequate protein, resistance training, sleep optimisation, and consistent physical activity

• The link between BMI, cardiovascular risk, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome

• When blood tests or further evaluation may be recommended followi ...