Question

BMI

Body Mass Index (BMI), is defined as weight (in kilograms) divided by height (in metres)

squared. As an individual's height and weight can be readily and inexpensively measured, BMI

has become a popular risk indicator of disease- as BMI increases, so does the risk for some

diseases. Some common conditions related to overweight and obesity include: premature death,

cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, some cancers and diabetes.

Question 18: Calculate the BMI of an adult who weighs 64 kg and whose height is 5 feet 4

inches.

(1 inch =2.5 cm)​

Answer 1

The BMI of the person can be calculated as follows:

Explanation:

• The formula for calculating the BMI is BMI= kg/m square
• 5 feet 4 inches in metre square will be 0.48
• Hence, 64/0.48
• 133 will be the BMI of the above mentioned person of the question.