2007-01-02 08:38:35 · 12 answers · asked by Jo 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Body mass index (BMI) is a statistical measure of the weight of a person scaled according to height.
2007-01-02 08:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by gdubs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Body Mass Index is a useful tool for finding out if you have a healthy weight for your height. But remember it is only a guide.
You can also use our handy BMI chart to find out if you are underweight, overweight or just right. The chart has already done the calculations for you. It shows the underweight, healthy, overweight and obese ranges for various weights and heights. Just find the point where your weight (going across) meets your height (going up).
To calculate your BMI value exactly, divide your weight (in kilograms) by the square of your height (in metres). This number tells you how healthy your weight is:
under 18.5 is underweight
18.5-25 is healthy weight
25-30 is overweight
30-35 is obese
over 40 is very obese.
2007-01-02 08:44:40 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BMI is Body Mass Index.
Look, simply put, what it does is it takes your height and weight and with those two bits of information, it provides a ratio. That % will tell you what your "ideal" weight should be based on your height and weight.
However - and this is a big deal - the BMI is not COMPLETELY reliable. Why? Because I know of weight lifters, in SUPERB shape, that weigh more than 20 pounds than what the BMI index says they should be at; therefore, these weight lifters with the 6-pack ab's were considered severely overweight.
I think not.
2007-01-02 08:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by MJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Body mass index, or BMI, is a new term to most people. However, it is the measurement of choice for many physicians and researchers studying obesity. BMI uses a mathematical formula that takes into account both a person's height and weight. BMI equals a person's weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.
2007-01-02 08:40:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Body mass is how much fat you have on your body for example me: Im 5'7'' and 107 pounds and my body mass is: 17 and thats means Im underweight because I need to be at 20.
2007-01-02 08:43:00 · answer #5 · answered by Danielle H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BMI as it is referred to is measure of body fat based on your height and weight. This applies to both men and women .
How it is calculated?
Weight -:- Height
Example: height 1m60
Weight 60kg
Then the calculation should be 60/(1m60)2 which equals to 23.44
2007-01-02 09:02:17 · answer #6 · answered by raj k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your weight and height and age being proportionate to your health. BMI helps people determine how healthy they are, if they are in range, how much body fat they have. It's the most accepted method of determining health.
2007-01-02 08:40:39 · answer #7 · answered by snowbaby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was invented by Kate Moss to get everyone else in the world to eat only four carrot sticks each day.
2007-01-02 08:50:39 · answer #8 · answered by Medic_13 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A measure of how much of your body mass is fat.
2007-01-02 08:39:47 · answer #9 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its a number derived from your height and weight and age, to see if you are proportionate and healthy. It tells you if you are an ok weight (in pounds, has nothing to do with actual fat) for your height.
2007-01-02 08:39:56 · answer #10 · answered by EllisFan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋