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How completely accurate are bmi calculators?
BMI calculators are not completely accurate as it does not take account for bone density and weight of other organs in one's body. It is normally used as and estimate gauge to measure one's mass.
Where can I find a BMI calculator online?
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ is the perfect website to calculate an individuals BMI. It takes into account a variety of factors including height and weight to give an accurate BMI result.
What shoe size should you be at age 11?
Age is less relevant when you take into account BMI etc... Should be about 6,7 for a guy and slightly less for a girl =]
How you get bmi?
To get your BMI, you take your weight (in pounds) and divide it by your height (in inches). Once you have that number, divide it by your height again. Now, multiply it by 705. That number is your BMI!
How do you get Body Mass Index?
For those who use metric units:To figure out your BMI, take your weight (in kilograms) and divide it by your height (in meters). Now take that number and divide it by your height again. Now you have your BMI!In a formula: BMI = weight (kg) / height^2(m)For those who use imperial units:To figure out your BMI, take your weight (in pounds) and divide it by your height (in inches). Now take that number and divide it by your height again. Once you have that answer, multiply that by 705, and you have your BMI!In a formula: BMI = 705 * weight (lb) / height^2 (in)
What are the problems using BMI to calculate obesity?
The BMI does not take into account body composition at all with its measurement. For example, a person with is 5 feet tall and weighs 110 pounds has a BMI of around 21. -- These are the measurements for my 8-year old daughter. Now, I also have a sister-in-law who is 5 feet 1 inch tall, she is a serious bodybuilder, and she weighs 125 pounds, making her BMI over 23. My sister-in-law is DEFINITELY NOT "fatter" than my 8 year old girl, yet her BMI is higher than my daughter.
What does a bmi scale do?
The bmi scale is not an actual device that your doctor would have. It is a mathematical equation that takes into account a persons height an weight and determines where they fall on the body mass index.
How can you determine your body mass index?
For those who use metric units:To figure out your BMI, take your weight (in kilograms) and divide it by your height (in meters). Now take that number and divide it by your height again. Now you have your BMI!In a formula: BMI = weight (kg) / height^2(m)For those who use imperial units:To figure out your BMI, take your weight (in pounds) and divide it by your height (in inches). Now take that number and divide it by your height again. Once you have that answer, multiply that by 705, and you have your BMI!In a formula: BMI = 705 * weight (lb) / height^2 (in)
Where did BMI start?
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?).
What is the formula for bmi?
Mass (kg)----------------(height(in))2ORmass (lb)x703 ------------------(height(in))2ORmass (lb)x4.88 -------------------(height(ft))2
What are limitations of using BMI as a measure of weight and overall health How might muscle tone affect BMI?
Using BMI to measure overall health, without taking muscle tone into account, can give false results. People with lower body fat percentage tend to have a higher BMI without being overweight. BMI is no longer an accurate way of measuring overall health.
Where can I find more information on body mass?
There are many BMI calculators available online -- but many are outdated and do not take into account many variables. Your best bet is to see your doctor so he or she can calculate it for you.
