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Precursors to the BMI ratings used by some health professionals were used by insurance companies in the process of `rating` their clients.
BMI is the `brainchild` (arguable) of Quetelet, a mathematician; it is an estimate of ratings of healthy or unhealthy weight that is considered crude by kinesiologists and sophisticated health professionals because it does not take into account body composition (i.e., is the weight fat mass or fat-free mass?).
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When does your belly start to drop?
around 35 bmi i guss
How to judge if you are overweight?
BMI is a good, simple start. http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ Measuring bodyfat is another way, but requires special equipment.
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."
How much do you weigh when your supposed to start your period?
There really is no specific weight to start your period. It is when your body thinks your at the point when to start. Your BMI has to be around 20 thru 25. hope I helped :)
How do you change your BMI on Wii fit?
BMI is how fit you are. In accordance to your height and age, you should be a certain weight. You cannot really just 'change' it. The only way to change it is to start using the Wii Fit and do some workouts!
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
Is 30.67 a good bmi?
NO! that is a very high bmi.
What BMI classes as obesity?
over 30 BMI
When was BMI Gaming created?
BMI Gaming was created in 2009.
When was BMI Regional created?
BMI Regional was created in 2001.
