Body Mass Index

AlexWolf

height (metres) / weight (KG) (squared)

e.g.

80kg man, 1.73m

80kg / (1.73 x 1.73) = 26.73

Submitted 49 weeks 7 hours ago by AlexWolf

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bhatraheelhabib

your BMI is 26.73 which means you are at an edge of healthy built
normal value is 18 - 25 above 25 till 30 is overweight and above 30 is obese.

Submitted 48 weeks 6 days ago by bhatraheelhabib

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alexchan338

there are a few BMI calculators online. But if you have the opportunity, try out skinfold measurements, or other body composition measurement methods

Submitted 48 weeks 5 days ago by alexchan338

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AlexWolf

BMI is limited as it does not take into account the composition of body mass. It assumes that anything over the recommended body mass is fat therefore assuming you are over weight. An 80kg male with 10% body fat compared to an 80kg male with 30% body fat will be labeled together although structurally very different. It is not specific also for those who are light weight - endurance runners suffer from this. It is not an ideal tool for athletic populations and should only ever be used a loose guide, not gospel.

Submitted 48 weeks 5 days ago by AlexWolf

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tony mess

iAgree. Just ask anyone with a strong muscular frame to check his BMI against the chart u see on the walls of doctors all over the country , he ll be classed obese or worst... then get him to check what his HEAKTHY weight should be,....it always brings a smile ....jokes always do..

Submitted 48 weeks 4 days ago by tony mess

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alexchan338

But BMI is based on the American standards, its good for mass population measure, but for individual, i suggest not using that for more precise measurement.

Submitted 48 weeks 3 days ago by alexchan338

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poojagupte

BMI or the body mass index is a ratio of your height to weight.

BMI = weight in Kgs/ Height in meters squared.

As mentioned above BMI is a ratio of your height to weight and categorizes you as being under weight overweight or obese. It does not take your body composition into consideration and therefore a bodybuilder or a footballer may end up having a higher than normal BMI because of the extra muscle mass. So BMI would be a crude parameter.

Submitted 46 weeks 6 days ago by poojagupte

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grumpy59

I agree with Alexwolf....the BMI doesn't consider variations in individuals. The problem is that the media (and some in the medical community) have pushed BMI so that alot of people think it is accurate. I'd suggest trying one of the devices that use electric current to give a general idea of body fat % (keep in mind that they are still not 100% accurate. A hand-held device will measure, primarily, your upper body and one you step on, the lower body. If you can afford it, try to get one of the immersion tank tests or the new test which is like an MRI.

Submitted 45 weeks 3 days ago by grumpy59

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T_Larsen

weight (kg) / height (m) x height (m)
Example.
70/ (1.75 x 1.75) = BMI 22.86

BMI under 18.5 = underweight
BMI 18.5 - 25 = Normal weight
BMI 25 - 30 = overweight
BMI >30 = heavy overweight

Submitted 43 weeks 5 days ago by T_Larsen

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emmettcre

the formula is: weight in kg divided by height in square meters.....

Submitted 41 weeks 6 days ago by emmettcre

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