Your
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a relationship between
your height and weight. When your BMI is computed,
a value is assigned, which is a relationship
or ratio comparing
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How
the Calculator Works |
Your
weight is converted into kilograms and then
divided by the square of your height, measured
in meters.
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For
example, if your height is 1.80 meters and
you weigh 69.5 kilograms
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- Your
height (1.80 meters) is multiplied by itself,
(1.80 * 1.80) = 3.24
- Your
weight (69.5 kg) is divided by the result
of the above calculation, (69.5 divided by
3.24)
- Your
BMI is 21.45
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What
is the Significance of Your BMI? |
Individuals
with BMIs between 19 and 22 live longest. People
with BMIs above 25 have noticeably higher death
rates. A BMI over 40 is considered clinically
severe obesity. Surgery should be considered
for patients with a BMI over 35 when co-morbid
conditions are present.
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BMI
TABLE |
Index |
Classification |
| Under
16 |
Anorexic |
| Btwn
16 and 20 |
Thin |
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21 and 25 |
Ideal |
| Btwn
26 and 30 |
Moderately
Overweight |
| Btwn
31 and 35 |
Overweight |
| Btwn
36 and 39 |
Very
Obese |
| Over
40 |
Morbidly
Obese |
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| Ready
to Compute Your BMI |
INSTRUCTIONS:
You will not have to convert your height and
weight to meters and kilograms when using
this tool. Your height and weight are automatically
converted.
- Enter
your height, in feet and inches. Ensure
you enter a value in each of the fields.
If you are 6 feet 0 inches, enter "0"
in the field for inches.
- Enter
your weight in pounds.
- Then
select "Calculate My BMI"
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