什么是体重过轻? 目前常用的、简单的判断健康体重的指标是体质指数(Body Mass Index, BMI)。 体质指数(BMI)=体重(kg)÷身高(m)的平方 我国健康成年人的BMI应在18.5~23.9。BMI在18.5以下,则属于体重过轻。
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