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Body Mass Index

Body Mass Index is a calculation based on a person's weight and height that is a good indicator of whether they are overweight, underweight or normal.

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What is ascap or bmi license?

BMI is NOT a scam. It is a corporation that represents the songwriters. Same with ASCAP. They both make sure that every songwriter gets compensated for writing the song! Nobody works for free, including songwriters.

Where can an adult go to calculate Body Mass Index?

There are several organizations that have online Body Mass Index (BMI) calculators. The National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control, and American Heart Association all have such calculators on their websites.

BMI stands for body mass index true or false?

BMI can stand for a number of different things, among them:

  • Broadcast Music, Inc., a performance rights organization.
  • British Midland International, a regional airline in the UK.
  • Central Illinois Regional Airport (IATA code BMI).
  • Body Mass Index, an estimate of body fat developed in the 19th century.

How do you get a BMI of 15.3?

A BMI of 15.3 is severely underweight, and not healthy at all. The minimum one's BMI should be is 18.5, unless you're under 18.

What is the ratio of BMI?

BMI = Mass : (Height)2 where mass is in kilograms and height is in metres.

Does Pomogranate increase weight?

Only if you put one in each pocket. Even tho they have sugars , they also have a lot of good nutients and anti-oxidants. Eating actual Pomegranates is a chore, if you don't want to swallow the 9 million little seeds in each one.Bottled is OK, and if you have a juicer, cut them up skin and all for the most health benefits, and they are yummy.

Is it healthy for a 14-year-old girl who is 5'8'' to weigh 97 pounds if the doctor says you are normal but the BMI calculator says you need immediate medical help?

14 year olds should not use adult BMI charts as they are still growing. Your doctor knows you best and if you are healthy you are probably all right. Have you just had a growth spurt and are waiting for your weight to catch up? Are you a fidgety person, never still, always on the go? that will increase your metabolic rate and keep your weight down. In a country where the citizens are rapidly becoming obese with all the attendant health problems I wouldn't worry about being a little underweight, just eat a healthy diet, exercise and be thankful you don't have to watch the calories.

You take laxatives cause you don't want to gain weight your bmi is between 16 and 15 and afraid of gaining weight cause i was fat and lost this by very hard work?

Taking laxatives alot is very bad for health actually. Using them on a daily basis for weight management can cause an intestinal rupture. (Super painful!) I know managing weight is super hard, but there are safer ways. Try an mantain by eating smaller meal, that are mostly protiens and fruits and veggies. Also, keep up an exercise regimine. As long as you stay away from the sweets, you won't get bigger. Stop using the laxatives and start doing that. :) I garentee the weight won't come on again!:) Good luck

What is used to calculate body mass index?

It gives a general perspective of the person's height vs fat proportion. It's not accurate specially in athletes or bodybuilders. Less than 23% is considered normal, above 24 overweight and above 30% morbidly obese

What female celebrities have a BMI of 22.1?

prashanti singh indian national basketball player have a BMI of 22.1

Where can you find weight information how much a bicycle weighs as these stoers do not list this information under specifications Please help?

browse through performance/racing forums, and do simple searches on the net using the make and model of bike and the word weight! use the head ;-D

also look at review sites for bikes (roadbikereview) is great site for all the above, weight weenies is another (google that one)

What is my bmi 241lbs?

The formula is complex, but you can use an online bmi calculator.

Where can one find a weight calculator online?

On the site of better health you can find a healthy weight chart containing your body's BMI. Though this is not the only healthy weight chart containing BMI, there are loads of other companies and sites that offer a reliable BMI calculator.

What is the average price of flights from BMI Baby?

The price of a flight using BMI Baby depends on destination, whether it is one-way or round trip, and how many are flying. BMI does offer round trips starting as low as 59$ (EURO), depending on season and location. 59$ in Euro is equal to USD is 76.71$, at the current rate of exchange.

Can you take phentermine and oxyelite pro together?

haven;t tried it yet but it should be okay. I regularly take 1phen and then 1 lipo 6 black before workout, and haven;t had nay problems at all. So the same coudl work for OEP

How does one ascertain the body mass index when trying a diet for women?

You can get a body mass index reading from a doctor or at a professional gym. You can also attempt a more ad hoc approach by doing the pinch an inch test.

If you are 12 years old and weighs 144 pounds does that consider the person fat?

no it doesnt mean you would be fat. there are more factors to go by, the height and gender are important factors.... and the BMI (body mass index) such as bone width and thickness... weight doesnt say "you are this fat" it is the measurement of your gravitational pull to the earth, therfore, its measuring multiple things in you... muscles (which weigh more than fat), organs, bone, skin... everything. one guy can be 200 lbs. and be very muscular and have a bmi of 5%. so no, i dont consider that fat.that just means no

Does smoking affect BMI?

No, but that doesn't mean smoking does not harm the body.

What should my bmi be at the age of 13 with a height of 54' and the weight of 6 stone 3lbs. my bmi is 14 and i am wondering how underweight this is?

Your BMI would be 14.9, which is underweight. Anything less than 18 is considered underweight. To be in the "ideal" weight range for a height of 5'4'' or 164 cm would be about 120-130 lbs, or 54-59kg, or about 9 to 9.5 stone.

Should a 120-pound 14-year-old boy take weight gaining supplements if he is trying to gain muscle mass and strength and decrease body fat percentage?

No. He should learn how to lift barbells properly and put on some muscle before worrying about his fat percentage. Again I say it - Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe.