what is IMR and BMI why and how BMI is calculated
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BMI (body mass index) is a calculated number representing a person's level of fat or obesity level. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a BMI of 30 or above indicates obesity. BMI levels are broken down by weight range and are as follows:
BMI < 18.5 is underweight
BMI 18.5-24.9 is normal weight
BMI 25-29.9 is overweight
BMI 30-39.9 indicates obesity
BMI > 40 indicates morbid obesity
BMI < 18.5 is underweight
BMI 18.5-24.9 is normal weight
BMI 25-29.9 is overweight
BMI 30-39.9 indicates obesity
BMI > 40 indicates morbid obesity
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IMR means infant mortality rate
BMI means body mass index
BMI is calculated as
BMI is= body in cages / height in metres square
BMI less than 18.5 means chronic energy deficiency BMI greater than 18.5 mins overweight and obesity
BMI means body mass index
BMI is calculated as
BMI is= body in cages / height in metres square
BMI less than 18.5 means chronic energy deficiency BMI greater than 18.5 mins overweight and obesity
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