2006-10-09 03:26:31 · 3 answers · asked by Ricki P44 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Weight in Kg divided by squre of height in meter gives us Body Mass Index. It more reliable criteria for assesment of under-nutrition n obesesity
BMI Weight Status for adult
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal
25.0 – 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and Above Obese
For more information log on to http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/adult_BMI/about_adult_BMI.htm
2006-10-09 03:41:52 · answer #1 · answered by dr sachpw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the chart on this page
http://www.consumer.gov/weightloss/bmi.htm
however BMI is really a poor method.
It's much better to measure body fat percentage. If you are muscular then a BMI chart will show you as to fat or Obese when you really are not.
Go for a 6 to 13% for men and 14 to 20% for women
2006-10-09 10:33:55 · answer #2 · answered by hogie0101 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
relationship of height and weight - look here ---> http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm
2006-10-09 10:30:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋