Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Body Mass Index- BMI

Body Mass Index Formula

The formulas to calculate BMI based on two of the most commonly used unit systems:
    BMI = weight(kg)/height2(m2)         (Metric Units)
    BMI = 703·weight(lb)/height2(in2)         (U.S. Units)

BMI Table for Adults

This is the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended body weight based on BMI values for adults. It is used for both men and women, age 18 or older.
CategoryBMI range - kg/m2
Severely underweight< 16.5
Underweight16.5 - 18.5
Normal18.5 - 25
Overweight25 - 30
Obese Class I30 - 35
Obese Class II35 - 40
Obese Class III> 40

BMI Table for Children and Teens, Age 2-20

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends BMI categorization for children and teens between age 2 and 20.
CategoryPercentile Range
Underweight<5%
Healthy weight5% - 85%
At risk of overweight85% - 95%
Overweight>95%

BMI Chart for Adults

Reference

Your BMI is a measurement of your body weight based on your height and weight. Although your BMI does not actually "measure" your percentage of body fat, it is a useful tool to estimate a healthy body weight based on your height. Due to its ease of measurement and calculation, it is the most widely used diagnostic indicator to identify a person's optimal weight depending on his height. Your BMI "number" will inform you if you are underweight, of normal weight, overweight, or obese. However, due to the wide variety of body types, the distribution of muscle and bone mass, etc., it is not appropriate to use this as the only or final indication for diagnosis.


This calculator estimates the number of Calories that you burn during exercise and daily living. The report generated by this calculator also includes information about your Body Mass Index (BMI), and lists your recommended daily intakes for individual nutrients.
Sex:
Age:
Weight:
 
Height:
Lifestyle:
Minutes/day of additional exercise (optional):
 
 
 


This calculator estimates the number of Calories that you burn during exercise and daily living. The report generated by this calculator also includes information about your Body Mass Index (BMI), and lists your recommended daily intakes for individual nutrients.
Sex:
Age:
Weight:
 
Height:
Lifestyle:
Minutes/day of additional exercise (optional):
 
 
 

This calculator estimates the number of Calories that you burn during exercise and daily living. The report generated by this calculator also includes information about your Body Mass Index (BMI), and lists your recommended daily intakes for individual nutrients.
Sex:
Age:
Weight:
 
Height:
Lifestyle:
Minutes/day of additional exercise (optional):
 
 
 


Read More http://nutritiondata.self.com/tools/calories-burned#ixzz3002Ppj4v

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