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When it comes to obesity, or any other kind of weight problems, a number of the person measuring the ratio of weight and height will be the winner. Body mass index (BMI) is one of the most popular and reliable indicators used today to identify possible weight problems. It is a system of benchmarks that are applicable to men and women, regardless of age or frame size. On the other hand, when it comes to children and adolescents, the interpretation of BMI is age and gender-specific. BMI is a screening tool for low-cost and practical use to measure body fat. Simple calculations are indirect and should not be viewed as a tool for professional diagnosis. If a person shows a high BMI, he or she should consult a health practitioner for further evaluation. This might include skinfold thickness, assessment of diet, physical activity, review family history, and other appropriate health screening evaluations. Using the metric system, the formula for BMI is weight (kg) divided by height (in meters) squared. Formula: weight (kg) / [Height (m)] 2 Imperial system users can calculate BMI by dividing weight in kg (kilograms) by height in inches (in) squared, multiplied by a conversion factor 703rd Formula: weight (in kg) / [Height (in)] 2 x 703rd For those not familiar with the formula, many free BMI calculators can be found on the Internet. Read the rest of this entry »

Although one of the most popular tools used today to determine if someone is in a healthy body weight or body mass index, fat and muscle tissue, not in the equation. This has led many experts discount archaic BMI as a measure that is not appropriate for many people. What is BMI and why it is a good measure for some, maybe, and entirely inappropriate for others? BMI or Body Mass Index, was formed in early 1800 by Adolphe Quetelet. Therefore, it is sometimes called Quetelet index. This is nothing more than a way to compare the weight of a person of his stature, and determine if your weight is normal, healthy range. BMI is still used today as it was when he invented the Quetelet. The formula to calculate BMI (body fat, bone size, muscle and body type are not included in it) is this: Take your height in meters squared (height multiplied by itself), and divide the weight in kilograms by that number. For example, if I am 5 feet tall, it is about 1 5 meters. For that number of squares, take one. 5 times first May. The result is 2 May. So if I weigh 120 pounds, it’s about 54th 5 kg. Divide 54th 5 second I have 5 and 21 8 as my body mass index. Normal weight is 18 5-24. 9, and 21st 8 is classified as normal weight. Considered underweight 18th 5 and below, while overweight people calculate BMI from 25 to 29 9th BMI of 30 or more indicates obesity. Body mass index, body fat and general health, all can be used as indicators of your fitness is a person. But where general health is pretty self-explanatory and body fat percentage clearly indicates that if a person gets enough exercise or not, BMI is a bit complicated. Read the rest of this entry »