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It gives the doctor a idea of the level of body fat that you have. It also lets the doctor know whether you need more evaluation for the risk of obesity or any other related health problem.
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How does one calculate body mass index what does does it means?
BMI is a measure that is calculated by dividing body mass by the square of the height. The body mass index is easier to calculate by using a BMI calculator
Index of a person's weight in relation to height is called?
body mass index
What is body index?
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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.
What is used to calculate body fat percentage based on height to weight rations?
Body Fat Percentage is calculated by total weight of a person's fat divided by their total overall weight. It cannot be calculated by using height and weight alone. Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated by dividing the body mass in kg by the square height in in meters BMI = [mass (kg)] / [height (m)]2
How is body mass index calculated?
Here is the calculation for Body Mass Index:Metric Formula: BMI (Body Mass Index) = Weight in Kg/(Height in m)2Imperial Formula:BMI (Body Mass Index) = 703 X Weight in Pounds /(Height in inches)2
The body mass index is often calculated as one tool to diagnose obesity This measurement requires the individual's weight in kilograms and the individual's?
height in meters
What does your BMI (Body Mass Index)describe about your body?
The BMI Index describes your body fat percentage.
Is a 23.4 body mass index healthy for a seventeen year old girl?
yes anyone under 25 body mass index is fine
What does bmi stand for in airlines?
it stands 4 body mass index answered by answers for body mass index
What does your bmi body mass index describe about body?
your body fat percentage
