Calculating BMI
BMI Categories:
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5–24.9
Overweight = 25–29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater
Interpreting Weight:
A convenient way to interpret weight is to determine body mass index (BMI). BMI is calculated by
dividing the weight in kilo-grams by the square of the height in meters. This calculation yields a value
that can be interpreted without further reference to height.
BMI =
Weight in Pounds x 703
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Height in Inches
BMI
Example:
Mr. Jones weight: 200 lbs
Mr. Jones height: 5’ 10’’
200 x 703
=
140,600
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70 inches (squared) 4,900
140,600/4,900 =
28.69 (28.7 BMI Overweight)