Understanding BMI

BMI (body mass index) is a screening tool used to measure weight relative to height. While BMI body fat does not directly measure, it has been found that measures of body fat, such as underwater weighing systems, correlate and is considered a more accurate alternative for measurement of body fat. You can use a simple formula to calculate your own BMI. To calculate your BMI, you need your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared parts and multiplying by 703. The formula is:

Weight / [height (in inches)] 2 x 703

Consider the following example:

April is 5 "5" and 150 pound weighs. She graduated from the formula as follows: first April finds out that their height in inches 65 "is."Then, she calculated that 65 "4,225.Next the same squared (65 times 65), she shares her weight, 150 by 4,225." The resulting number is rounded to 24.96 is in April of BMI. Your BMI places them in one of the following categories:

In addition to BMI, those who have a waist size of more than 40 inches for men or about 35 for women have a higher risk of obesity health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

For more information, weight-related health risks, and BMI, see:
Health risks and BMI
Health risks of obesity

To calculate your BMI online, please visit the about.com Diet Guide-body mass index calculator.

Source:

Centers for disease control and prevention. Healthy weight: assessing your weight: BMI: about adult BMI DNPAO CDC. June 20, 2008.

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