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How is bmi used to determine the undernourishment of a person?

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Answered by varsha312003
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Answer:

One way to find out if adults are undernourished is to calculate what nutrition scientists call Body Mass Index or BMI.

Explanation:

In order to calculate, first of all the weight of the person in kg is taken. Then, the height in metres is measured. The weight is divided by the square of the height.

If this figure is less than 18.5, then the person would be considered undernourished. However, if this BMI is more than 25, then a person is overweight.

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Answered by Surnia
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BMI is short for body mass index

Explanation:

  • BMI is a measure of the shape of the person's body. It is the description of how fat or thin a person is.
  • It is calculated from the person's weight and height. It gives an indication of amount of fat present in the body.
  • This index is the indicative of the fact that whether a person is undernourished or obese.
  • A person with a BMI of 18.5-20 is indicative of the fact that a person is under the risk of malnourishment.

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