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How can I evaluate my child's BMI?
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is the measure of density of someone's weight. Many physicians do not use BMI as an indicator of weight any more because it does not factor in many aspects of weight. If the physician says, put your kid on a diet.
Is it Bad to be 55 And weigh 140?
Not necessarily. It depends on your sex and Body Mass Index (BMI)
Why should Body Mass Index not be used as a measure of body composition?
The BMI score is usually based on two numbers: your height and your weight. Some formulas may include additional variables, such as the circumference of your wrist or neck. Still, these are just numbers and the result calculated on their basis may be inaccurate. The BMI score can be used as one of the indicators of body composition, but it should not be treated as the main indicator. Your body fat percentage is a more exact indicator of your body composition.
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."
What does your BMI (Body Mass Index)describe about your body?
The BMI Index describes your body fat percentage.
What should you be weighing if you are 16?
It depends on your height and your gender. A BMI calculation is a good indicator.
What does BMI stand for and who invented it?
bmi stands for body mass index
If you are 11 and your BMI is 18.8 is that bad?
No, don't worry! That's in the healthy BMI range.
How do you tell if you are overweight or not?
The best indicator to determining if your are overweight or not is to calculate your BMI. BMI stands for Body Mass Index and is a measure of your total body fat calculated using the height and weight for adult men and women. This is what the medical community and insurance companies use to determine levels of individuals weight. Once you calculate your BMI, the resulting number puts you in one of the following categories: BMI < 18.5 you are considered underweight BMI = 18.5 - 24.9 considered normal weight BMI = 25 -29.9 considered overweight BMI of 30 or greater, you are considered obese You can easily find a BMI calcuator through an internet search, and there is also one available here on Answers.com under Diet and Weight Loss.
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.
My Friend's BMI is 96 Is that bad?
You see, my friend checked her BMI. it's 96. she was like: this is AWESOME! my BMI is better by 7! She's really fat, so i think it's bad. Is it? Please answer!
What is 35.3 bmi?
A BMI (body Mass Index) of 35 is dangerously obese.
