i need the equation
2007-01-04 03:26:02 · 6 answers · asked by been there 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Look here http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
2007-01-04 03:27:57 · answer #1 · answered by aidea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BMI index is a false indicator of obesity and fat percentage. It is not accurate and should not be followed. As I always state...two people can be the same weight and height while one can be obese and the other can be muscular, yet they will both have the same BMI. Think about it. That is not a true indicator of fat.
The only method to determine fat percentage is a body fat composition analysis.
2007-01-04 03:32:30 · answer #2 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
body mass index= body mass/body height 2, normal is under 25, but more important thing is % of fats in your body
2007-01-04 03:47:38 · answer #3 · answered by drak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weight in kilograms / Square of height in meter
Example: BMI = 60kg / (1.65 m * 1.65m) = 22.04
2007-01-04 03:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by maverick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BMI=mass(kg)/height x height (m)
2007-01-04 03:29:17 · answer #5 · answered by young lions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of sites. I have found this one and it has lots of calculators for health
http://www.healthcalculators.org/calc_index.htm
2007-01-04 03:29:49 · answer #6 · answered by Abby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋