How does one calculate the body mass index factor?


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Weight in Kg divided by squre of height in meter gives us Body Mass Index. It more reliable criteria for assesment of under-nutrition n obesesity
BMI Weight Status for adult
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal
25.0 – 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and Above Obese

For more information log on to http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/adult_BMI/about_adult_BMI.htm
relationship of height and weight - look here ---> http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm


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