MANUAL PHYSIOLOGY PRACTICAL - Repository:The Medical ...
MANUAL PHYSIOLOGY PRACTICAL - Repository:The Medical ...
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FM/UOJ<br />
05. Measurement of Body Mass Index (BMI)<br />
BMI is an objective scientific measure of height to weight ratio which correlates well<br />
with body fat.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following formula is used to calculate BMI<br />
Weight (Kg)<br />
BMI == ---------------<br />
Height (m 2 )<br />
It can also be read from the nomogram .<br />
BMI < 20:<br />
BMI 20 - 22:<br />
BMI 22 - 25:<br />
BMI 25 - 30:<br />
BMI > 30:<br />
Indicates low amount of body fat. It is desirable in athletes. In non<br />
athletes BMI and body weight are low<br />
Ideal, healthy amount of body fat associated with long life and low<br />
incidence of serious illness.<br />
Acceptable range associated with good health.<br />
Considered “hefty”; increased risk for a variety of illnesses.<br />
Unhealthy condition; increased risk for various illnesses.<br />
Introductory<br />
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