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How are results in BMI categorsied?
Under weight, healthy weight, over weight, obese
If you are a 14-year-old male that is and weighs 176 is he over weight?
you have asked about over weight. over weight has nothing to do with age and sex. It is calculate using the body mass index(BMI). BMI = weight in kilograms/(height in meters.)2 And there are certain standard values for bmi. If your bmi exceeds it you are said to be over weight.
If i weigh 131 pounds and is 5'6 am i under weight?
no - your bmi is 21 which means you are perfectly healthy! any bmi under 18 is considered underweight! good job!
Is a Bmi of 20 underweight?
A bmi of 20 is not underweight, but is still a lower than average bmi. For the average adult, under 18.5 is underweight, and 18.5 to 24.9 is a healthy weight.
How do you know that I am over weight?
you would have to find out you're BMI, from this you can see where ure BMI stands, as every person is different you need to calculate ure height and weight and the guide will tell you if you are over weight or under weight or just right
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 should the average bmi for a 13 year old be?
The BMI test isn't accurate for people under 18
How much should a tall 13 year old weigh?
Below is the link to a Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator. Simply enter in your height and weight and it well tell you if your weight is good or if you are over or under weight. http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
BMI is a measure of body fat and stands for?
it is a average of your weight either over or under the average weight of people your height .
What information is needed to help find your bmi?
To determine somebody's BMI, you need to have their height and weight. It might also help to have their age, too, (although it's not really necessary) as most people under 18 can have lower BMI's than adults and still be in the healthy weight range.
What is BMI and how it is used in weight or dietary control?
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. It is a good comparison to use to determine if a person is under-, healthy-, over-weight, or obese.
What are the weight limits for kids?
underweight: below 2nd BMI centilehealthy weight: between the 2nd and 90th BMI centileoverweight: between 91st and to 97th BMI centileobese: at or above 98th BMI centile. This BMI centile
