2006-12-17 19:18:31 · 5 answers · asked by Syed A 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
A measure of how much a person weighs which takes into consideration their height. Healthy BMI is around 20 to 25. Overweight begins at 25 to 30, and obesity begins at 30 and higher. Find a BMI calculator on the web using a search engine. Should be easy to find.
2006-12-17 19:28:04 · answer #1 · answered by michalakd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mathematical formula to assess relative body weight. The measure correlates highly with body fat.
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater
This is a rough guide. However you will find a calculator for you to use at the following address:-
http://www.halls.md/body-mass-index/av.htm
Hope this is helpful
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2006-12-17 19:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A measurement of the relative percentages of fat and muscle mass in the human body, in which weight in kilograms is divided by height in meters and the result used as an index of obesity.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bmi
2006-12-17 19:28:03 · answer #3 · answered by playmkr278 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BMI is a measure of your bodys mass on a preset scale.
It takes into account a few things. A few of which are.
1.Weight
2.Height
3.Bodyfat Percentage
4.Age
5.Sex
These data are all computed into a formula that is used to produce a measure of your BMI.
2006-12-17 19:28:18 · answer #4 · answered by jesusdrummer01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your fat to muscle ratio
2006-12-17 19:26:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋