Friday 15 June 2012

Body Mass Index(BMI)

This is a measure of body fat based on height and weight.
It enables one to asses his/her obese status so as to take correct measures.

    How to calculate
It is calculated by taking mass(kg) divide by the square of height(m).

  
  BMI Categories:
  • Underweight = <18.5
  • Normal weight = 18.5–24.9
  • Overweight = 25–29.9
  • Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater 
     You can also calculate your BMI here.
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