How to Calculate BMI
“Body Mass Index (BMI)” is calculated by the following formula;-
BMI = Weight (in Kilo’s)/Height(in meters) squared
Example;-
If ‘A’ is 70 kilograms, and he is 1.7 meters tall,
70 / 1.72 = 24
Note:- The BMI levels apply to only adults and are not for
Children under 18 years.
BMI Categories:-
Under 18.5 =
Underweight
18.5 to 24.9 =
normal range
25 to 29.9 =
Overweight
30 to 40 =
Obese
Over 40 =
Dangerously obese.
A Healthy weight range equates to a BMI between 18.5 and
24.9.
The reason for this range is bcause your height is not the
only factor to consider when establishing your optimum weight. Your bone
structure and body shape – you could be an endomorph(muscular, heavy boned and
solid), mesomorph(medium build) or an ectomorph(fine-boned with a slight build)
must be taken into account.
