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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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How do you improve your BMI and Waist to Hip Ratio?

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You can increase BMI (Body Mass Index) either by eating more or (preferably) exercising a lot and adding muscle.

What percentage of people aged 2-19 years are overweight or obese according to body mass index figures?

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16 to 33 percent of children in America are obese.[ the rate of childhood obesity in White and Asian children are dropping but the rate of childhood obesity in Black and Latino children are raising. ]

What percentage of body fat do you need to see abs?

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I would say don't worry about that... Ab's don't appear unless your belly fat is limited :P anyways running REALLY helps you lose belly fat!! than do 1 minutes of sit ups every day for a week, the next week do sit ups for 2 minutes straight, then the next week you should do sit ups for 3 minutes everyday for a week. , after this start doing more different Ab exercises like V- sits

What is the body mass index of hockey players?

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Hockey players typically have more muscle mass than other athletes in high cardo sports. The typical BMI index for obesity would not apply.

Other sports such as track & field's SHOT PUT, DISCUS or JAVELIN would also have a higher BMI number due to the muscle necessary to hurl objects of varying weight a great distance. Most Olympic gold metal winners in these events have high BMI numbers yet low body fat ratios.

Hockey players are required to have BOTH foot speed and strenght necessary to over power an opponent for control of the puck. Physical contact is a major part of the game. The higher muscle ratio provides strenght necessary to compete for puck control and stabilizes joints during physical contact thereby lessening the chance of an injury.

While Football has both individual speed and power positions, Hockey is unique in that all players must have both foot speed and muscle mass to be effective.

The higher muscle mass distorts the BMI index for Hockey players by an estimated 8 - 12%.

What is average weight for 39 year old women 5'4?

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The average weight of a healthy women of height 5' 4" is between 56.3 - 59.9 kgs. If the body fat percentage of the women is below 10% then she can weight a bit more than the recommended weight.

What does your bmi have to be to go to hospital For being underweight?

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18.5, i thinks. hope i helped :)

How many calories make a kilo?

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calories are an measurement of energy, how long it takes water to be heated to a certain degree.

kilograms are a measurement of weight

grams > kilograms

calories > Calories

What is the ideal body weight and body mass index for a 20 year old female who is 5'6?

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There is no 'average' height and weight for a 20-year-old woman. Weight is related to height and body composition rather than age. In addition, height tends to relate to nationality rather than age. For more information about the heights of women worldwide, and weight in relation to body composition, please see the page links, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.

How can one learn to read a BMI chart?

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The BMI (Body Mass Index) charts are used to find where your height and weight intersect on the chart to indicate your BMI. Or you can use this easy calculator on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) site, where you can also find more information on why the BMI calculations are useful. (see link to site below).

If a 14 year old has a BMI of 20 can he get abs?

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Generally, if someone has a BMI of 20, he/she usually has a substantial fat layer under the skin. As such, the fat layer will tend to "smooth" over the usual muscle definition, and you won't really be able to see what your abs look like. You need to get down to 10 or even lower to show your abs.

How is body mass index calculated?

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Here is the calculation for Body Mass Index:Metric Formula:

BMI (Body Mass Index) = Weight in Kg/(Height in m)2

Imperial Formula:

BMI (Body Mass Index) = 703 X Weight in Pounds /(Height in inches)2

What is adults bmi range they are considered a healthy weight?

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A healthy Body Mass Index for people of any age or gender is considered to be 18.5 to 25. BI is calculated using a person's weight and height. Age is not considered.

What should the bmi be for a man 5'11?

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* Men can weigh 71.2 - 76.2 kgs * Women can weigh 67.1 - 71.7 kgs * But if your body fat is less than 10% - then you can weigh a bit more * For a female, between about 140 - 170 lbs, for a man about 145 - 185 lbs. For more information, see the related question further down this page.

What is the range for a healthy body mass index?

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A BMI Number Between 19 and 25 Is Considered Normal. To Get Your BMI Number Take You Weight In Kilograms Divided By Your Height In Meters Squares KG/M squared.

What are the body proportions of a 13 year old girl?

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Well, I'm 12 years old and I'm 5'6 and 90 pounds... my bust is 30inches, my waste is 23 inches, and my hips are 31 inches... my wrists are 2 inches my angles are 6.5 inches, and my this are 15, my calfs are 11, my shoe size is 6 and my inseam is 31

What is the BMI for a female 30 years old and weighs 120 pounds?

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Depends on your age. Under 16, about 1300-1800 calories a day, I'd wager.. over 18, around 1800-2000. It depends on your metabolism/activity level, as well.. the more you work out/move, the more calories you need to eat.

Phelps (Olympic swimmer) burns something like 25,000 calories a day.. so he needs to eat that much, and maybe a little more, to maintain his body weight. The average person doesn't need to eat more than 2,000 calories a day.

How do you calculate humans BMI?

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Here is the calculation:

BMI (Body Mass Index) = Weight in Kg/(Height in m)2

Now if Wt = 62 Kg, Height = 1.60 m,

BMI = 62/(1.60)2 = 62/2.56

= 24.2

The answer is BMI = 24.2

Why do you need to calculate your BMI?

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your bmi is your body mass index. it calculates the amount of fat based on height and weight.

  • Underweight = <18.5
  • Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
  • Overweight = 25-29.9
  • Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

if you want to figure out your bmi go to this site

http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmi-m.htm

What is the average body fat for a 13-year-old boy?

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mine is 12. i heard that pretty low. the low range is probably 5 (in rare cases) to 15

Is 16.2 a healthy BMI for a 12 year old girl?

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It's impossible to tell because the BMI test isn't accurate below 18 years old. However I suggest you check this website. Special:Search

What happens if you skip breakfast?

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Breakfast is a very important meal, as it is your body's first chance to produce energy after a night of sleep. If you skip breakfast, you may encounter irritability or low levels of concentration due to hunger. If you skip breakfast regularly, your body will adapt by slowing down metabolism in order to preserve energy throughout the morning.

What is the formula for calculating BMI for weight loss?

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Use your BMI or Body Mass Index. The equation is:

BMI = 704 x weight (in lbs)/height in inches squared

So, that's BMI = 704 times your weight in pounds, divided by your height in inches squared

A healthy number is between 19 and 25.