Body Mass Index | BMI | How to Compute the Body Mass Index



WHAT IS BMI?

 -An anthropometric index of weight and height. BMI means Body Mass Index is an anthropometric index of weight and height that is defined as body weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (Keys et al., 1972). 


HOW TO COMPUTE/GET THE BMI?

BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)² 

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BMI is the commonly accepted index for classifying adiposity in adults and it is recommended for use with children and adolescents. 

CLASSIFICATION:

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Activity: BMI Computation

Compute/solve the (BMI) Body Mass Index of the following. Identify the standards or Classification. Show your solution.

    Formula:

                                 W kg

                   BMI=  _______

                                 (H) m2

Given:

W- 50 kg

 H- 1.70 m      

Q1. What is your correct (BMI) Body Mass Index?

Q2. What is your Standard/Classification based on the BMI result?

 


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