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What is mean by -3standard deviation in bmi?
BMI varies from person to person and one measure of this variability is the standard deviation. Assuming the BMI is approximately normally distributed, only around 0.135% of the people will have results that are -3 sd or lower.
What are limitations of using BMI as a measure of weight and overall health How might muscle tone affect BMI?
Using BMI to measure overall health, without taking muscle tone into account, can give false results. People with lower body fat percentage tend to have a higher BMI without being overweight. BMI is no longer an accurate way of measuring overall health.
What BMI indicates good health?
Although the BMI formula for adults and children is the same, the way the results are interpreted differ. Therefore, what is considered a healthy BMI also differs. For adults, an ideal BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9. A person with a BMI over 24.9 is considered overweight. A person with a BMI under 18.5 is considered underweight.
Im 127 pounds you are 11 you are 4.11ft tall are you fat?
According to the BMI results, you are underweight however the BMI doesn't work well with those that aren't adults.1.44*1.44 = 2.07..35/2.07.. = 16.9...BMI Categories:Underweight =
Can I find an online resource that tells me how I can find out what a healthy body weight is?
There are various sites that will display to you the body mass index and how to calculate it. BMI is the most common calculation to calculate a healthy body weight. Here is a link to a site that lets you input all of your personal criteria to determine your BMI, and in return it will display your results. You can play with the numbers to see what is healthy, if your BMI is not. http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
What are the pros and cons of Body Mass Index?
BMI results are distorted in people with high muscle mass and it does not represent body composition
Where can I find a BMI index calculator?
the best place to test your BMI is either at a registered gymnasium or your local gp surgery where it can be tested under supervisory conditions and all results will be collated correctly and shoulder a diet/exercise regime be needed will be offered immediately.
What scale is used to calculate bmi?
"A BMI scale is used to calculate BMI or Body Mass Index; additionally, a BMI chart, formula, or a standard BMI calculator may be used to calculate BMI or Body Mass Index as well."
Is 5 feet tall 130 pounds considered fat?
if you are 17 and under then yes, if you are 18+ then no. look up a BMI CALCULATOR for more accurate results.
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 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
Bmi - 5'7 -117 pounds?
BMI = 18.35
