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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.
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Where can I find info on healthy bmi online?
The Center for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/ discusses the details of what your BMI should be for your weight, activity level, and age.
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 is used to?
Describe relative height to weight and as a predictor of future disease risk
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.
How do you calculate your bmi using your weight as input?
One cannot calculate the BMI with weight alone as the height is also needed. To calculate the BMI that way you take your weight in kilograms and divide it by the square of your height in meters.
What is the healthy weight for a girl who is 5'1'' and 18 years old?
To work out your BMI you need to use your height and weight. Use the following formula. BMI = Weight(kg) divided by Height2(m2) or BMI = Weight(lb) times 703 divided by height2(in2) or BMI = Weight(lb) times 4.88 divided by Height2(ft2)
How can one learn to read a BMI chart?
The BMI (Body Mass Index) charts are used to find where your height and weight intersect on the chart to indicate your BMI. Or you can use this easy calculator on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) site, where you can also find more information on why the BMI calculations are useful. (see link to site below).
What is BMI?
BMI is a commonly used acronym for "Body Mass Index", which is an estimation of body fat based on height and weight. The accuracy of BMI calculation methods is rather controversial due to errors caused by it's simplistic approach. For doctors and others involved in the medical industry it is the most commonly used diagnostic to identify weight problems (too high or too low) because of the simple calculation needed to find one's BMI.
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 are ways to figure out if you are overweight or not?
Search BMI calculator on the web, submit your weight and height and see your BMI index. Read the information on the website to figure out how your BMI relates to healthy weight.
What is the formula for bmi?
Mass (kg)----------------(height(in))2ORmass (lb)x703 ------------------(height(in))2ORmass (lb)x4.88 -------------------(height(ft))2
