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BMI is just a generalization (index) based on height and weight and anthropometric data is a quantitative measurement of body mass.

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What are the different test for anthropometric test?

Height, weight, BMI are the main anthropometric measurements in adults. In children, it also involves head circumference and mid-arm circumference.


What are the examples of anthropometric?

Examples of anthropometric measurements include height, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, hip circumference, and skinfold thickness. These measurements are commonly used to assess body composition, growth, and nutritional status in individuals.


Is BMI a nominal or ratio data?

nominal


What are the weight limits for kids?

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What is the difference between physically fit and unfit?

The difference between physically fit and unfit is calculated using a person's BMI. Body Mass Index is calculated by comparing a person's height to their weight. A BMI of 18 to 25 is considered normal and physically fit. A score lower than 18 or higher than 25 is considered unfit.


What do we use anthropometric for?

Anthropometric measurements are used to assess and describe the physical attributes of the human body, such as height, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and body composition. These measurements are commonly used in fields such as healthcare, nutrition, sports science, and ergonomics to evaluate growth, health status, nutritional status, and physical fitness of individuals or populations.


A friend of mine is 76 inches tall. He is very strict about keeping his BMI between 24 and 33 What should his weight be between in order to keep this type of BMI?

http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/


What is the average weight for a 26 year old woman in stone?

It depends entirely on height. Most commonly the Body Mass Index is calculated for the individual, this uses and individual's height and weight data to indicate a BMI value. A BMI with a value between 18.5 and 25 is generally considered to be within the normal range. See the NHS BMI calculator. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/magazine/interactive/bmi/index.aspx


What is your Bmi if you are 72.5 lilos and 1.75 meter tall?

You have a BMI of 23.67 (Normal). Your healthy body weight is between 57 kg (BMI 18.5) and 77 kg (BMI 25.0).


Is there a difference between hyperlipidemia and obesity?

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What is the BMI of weighing 120 lb and height is 5 feet and 7 inches?

According to the US Department of Health (see link) the average BMI based on the information given is 18.8. However, BMI varies between gender and between adult and youngsters. You may need to adjust your BMI accordingly.


If you have a bmi of 20.5 do you need to lose weight?

No. 20.5 is on the underweight side of normal. A normal BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9.