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from http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm :
* Underweight = <18.5 * Normal weight = 18.5-24.9 * Overweight = 25-29.9 * Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater There's also a formula here to calculate BMI yourself:
http://www.whathealth.com/bmi/formula.html And also, muscle will affect BMI calculations, meaning a strong athletic person will probably have a higher BMI, while not actually being overweight.
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How does a height weight scale work?
A height weight scale bases your height and weight in order to get your bmi. your bmi tells your doctor if you are in the healthy weight range or if you need to lose
What happens when your BMI is at 30?
you need to lose weight with a proper diet and excersise
If you have a bmi of 20.5 do you need to lose weight?
No. 20.5 is on the underweight side of normal. A normal BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9.
What's the BMI for being too slim to need weight loss?
A bmi lower than 16 is too low. You don't need to lose weight at that number. A good bmi is about 18.5. Too high is 20.
I have lost weight and how much more do I need to lose?
At 164 centimeters and 52 kilograms, your BMI is 19.3. In order for your BMI to be 18, you will need to weigh approximately 48.5 kilograms, which means you need to lose 3.5 kilograms.
Should i lose weight if im 18 160m and 48kg in terms of Asian context my BMI is 18.8?
A normal BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9. 18.8 is normal, below 18.5 is underweight so you do not need to lose weight. Your weight is fine how it is.
With a body mass of 39 how much weight should i lose to reach a body mass of 25?
It depends how tall you are. Using a BMI calculator (available online) enter your height and a target weight. Adjust until you reach the desired BMI. Subtract your target weight from your current weight for the amount of weight you need to lose altogether.
Where can i buy bmi for children?
BMI is body mass index. To lose it, you're going to have to go on a diet and lose the weight. If it's your child who has too high of a BMI, same goes for your child.
What is the BMI for a 140 pound person who is 65 inches tall?
to measure your bmi you also need to know your weight as bmi is your body fat based on height and weight. go to this site to mease your bmi http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmi-m.htm
What ID do you need for bmi?
Height and weight.
You went on to the BMI calculator and it says that you are at a healthy weight you still don't think you are help you lose weight?
The BMI is only a estimate of your body mass index. For most American Men and Women, their BMI will be slightly higher than the suggested or recommended index. If you feel as if you still need to loose weight after you have classified your body mass into a healthy BMI index, it is probably appropiate to first speak with a medial professional or diet expert. Or you will die......
Which is the best description of obesity?
Overweight = BMI 25 or more Obeses = BMI 30 or more BMI = Body Mass Index which is calculated by diving your weight by your height squared. Example: Weight 80kg ---------------- = 24.69 Height squared 1.8m x 1.8m 1.8mx1.8m =3.24m 80m/ 3.24m = 24.69 BMI To reduce this you need to lose weight.
