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Description
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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a
person’s weight and height.
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BMI is used as an screening tool to identify
possible weight problems for adults/childs. However, BMI is not a diagnostic
tool.
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BMI correlates to direct measures of body fat, such
as underwater weighing and dual energy x-ray
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absorptiometry (DXA).
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BMI can be considered as an alternative for direct
measures of body fat.
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Additionally, BMI is an inexpensive and
easy-to-perform method of screening for weight categories that may lead
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health problems.
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Parameters
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System of measurement
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To calculate the BMI select English or Metric
system of measurement
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Height
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For English Calculation, Enter Height in Feet and
Inches
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For Metric Calculation, Enter Height in Meter and
Centimeter.
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Only use whole numbers, otherwise the calculation
will yield an incorrect BMI.
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Weight
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For English Calculation, Enter Weight in Pounds
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For Metric Calculation, Enter Weight in Kilogram
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Case
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A man wants to know his Body Mass Index(BMI). He knows his height and weight and he wants
to find out what is his
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BMI status and how much is his BMI.
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Through this calculator he can easily find out
whether his BMI is under weight, over weight, or normal weight, etc.
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To calculate his BMI suppose for example his height
is 5 feet 6 inches and his weight is 133 pounds
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Select English Formula
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b.
Enter Height 5 in feet and 6 in inches
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Enter Weight 133 in pounds
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d.
His BMI is automatically shown in "Your BMI" and "Your Weight
Status"
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