what is BMI ? how is it calculated???
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With the metric system, the formula for BMI is weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Because height is commonly measured in centimeters, divide height in centimeters by 100 to obtain height in meters.
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BMI : Is know as Body mass Index
Body mass index is a measure of body fat and is commonly used within the health industry to determine whether your weight is healthy. BMI applies to both adult men and women and is the calculation of body weight in relation to height.
Formula for BMI =
weight in kilograms / height in meter²
Step 1 : Weight of person in kg and height in metres is taken.
Step 2 : Divide the weight by the square of the height.
Step 3 : If BMI < 18.5, then person is undernourished. If BMI > 25, then person is overweight
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