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Thursday, 09 October 2008 23:59 |
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If you'd like to calculate your BMI yourself, follow these three steps.
1. Work out your height in metres and multiply the figure by itself
2. Measure your weight in kilograms
3. Divide the weight by the height squared (the answer to Q1)
For example, you might be 1.6m (5ft 3in) tall and weigh 65kg (10st 3lb). The calculation would then be:
1.6 x 1.6 = 2.56. BMI would be 65 divided by 2.56 = 25.39.
underweight (bmi<20)
normal weight (bmi 20-25)
overweight (bmi>25)
Maintaining a healthy weight is important for protection against obesity related illness and disability. If your weight is currently over the healthy range for your height, losing weight will be beneficial to your health, your looks, and how you feel.
About BMI Chart Categories:
Body mass index (BMI) is a statistical (mathematical) measure of the weight of a person scaled according to height. It was invented between 1830 and 1850 by Belgian Adolphe Quetelet during the course of developing "social physics".
Body mass index is defined as an individual's body weight divided by the square of their height. The formula is universally used but alone, it is not an accurate measure of health.
Body Mass Index Myths
Common Myth #1: BMI is a diagnostic tool
BMI on its own is not diagnostic in any way. It is just one of many risk factors for disease and death. Research clearly show that there is strong evidence that as a person's BMI increases, the risk for many diseases increase as well.
Common Myth: BMI Measures Body Fat
Two people can have the same BMI, but a different percent body fat. Someone who has a frequent physical exercise program and has developed a large muscle mass and a low percent body fat can have the same BMI as a person who never exercises and has more body fat because BMI is calculated using a ration of weight and height only.
The Bottom Line On BMI
Do not take the BMI results literally. BMI results are influenced by an individuals state of health. In cases where an individual has no regular exercise program, BMI can be an indicator of risk.
| Female Height to Weight Ratio | | Male Height to Weight Ratio | Height | Low | Target | High | Height | Low | Target | High | 4' 10" | 100 | 115 | 131 | 5' 1" | 123 | 134 | 145 | 4' 11" | 101 | 117 | 134 | 5' 2" | 125 | 137 | 148 | 5' 0" | 103 | 120 | 137 | 5' 3" | 127 | 139 | 151 | 5' 1" | 105 | 122 | 140 | 5' 4" | 129 | 142 | 155 | 5' 2" | 108 | 125 | 144 | 5' 5" | 131 | 145 | 159 | 5' 3" | 111 | 128 | 148 | 5' 6" | 133 | 148 | 163 | 5' 4" | 114 | 133 | 152 | 5" 7" | 135 | 151 | 167 | 5' 5" | 117 | 136 | 156 | 5' 8" | 137 | 154 | 171 | 5' 6" | 120 | 140 | 160 | 5' 9" | 139 | 157 | 175 | 5' 7" | 123 | 143 | 164 | 5' 10" | 141 | 160 | 179 | 5 '8" | 126 | 146 | 167 | 5' 11" | 144 | 164 | 183 | 5' 9" | 129 | 150 | 170 | 6' 0" | 147 | 167 | 187 | 5' 10" | 132 | 153 | 173 | 6' 1" | 150 | 171 | 192 | 5' 11" | 135 | 156 | 176 | 6' 2" | 153 | 175 | 197 | 6' 0" | 138 | 159 | 179 | 6' 3" | 157 | 179 | 202 |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 10 October 2008 10:31 )
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