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The ideal body mass index (BMI) for adults is between 18.5 & 24.9 To figure out what this means for you, try using a BMI calculator or table such as the one below. http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm

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Does an individuals bmi involve their height and weight?

Yes, a body mass index involves your height and weight. There is an ideal body weight depending on your height, and you can measure it through a formula.


Index of a person's weight in relation to height is called?

body mass index


What is the ideal body mass index for an 18 year-old who is 5'3?

The ideal BMI for someone your height and age would be about 18.5-24.9, on average.


Is the BMI scale related to height and weight?

Yes, the BMI scale or Body Mass Index is a tool used to measure the percentage of body fat in an individual using both height and weight. The formula uses your weight divided by the square of your height.


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


What two body measurements do you need to get Body Mass Index?

The size of his


How can you get your ideal weight?

to get your BMI or Body Mass Index use the equation Number=704xweight(in lbs)/height in inches squared a healthy number is between 19 and 25


Weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters?

Body Mass Index


What do you need to calculate an adult's body mass index (BMI)?

Height and weight.


How do you use the body mass index to determine your fat?

Measuring your body mass cannot directly determine your overall body fat. BMI, or Body Mass Index, is designed to determine a healthy weight of a person based on their overall height, age and gender. The reason this index cannot determine your precise body fat is that individuals as the same height with the same BMI may have different body types resulting in the same weight. Overall BMI assists with determining a healthy weight but cannot actually measure you in muscle or fat.


Is healthy weight calculator accurate?

The healthy weight calculator is accurate. It calculates your BMI (body mass index) your ideal weight based on your height. It is used for both females and males.


What is the ideal weight for a 35 year old woman with a normal body mass index?

125