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    Body mass index (BMI) is calculated using a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters. BMI is used to categorize individuals as underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obese. Although BMI does not directly measure body fat, it is linked to more precise body fat measurements and health outcomes. The document then provides the standard BMI ranges for weight categories and health recommendations for each category.

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    Body mass index (BMI) is calculated using a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters. BMI is used to categorize individuals as underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obese. Although BMI does not directly measure body fat, it is linked to more precise body fat measurements and health outcomes. The document then provides the standard BMI ranges for weight categories and health recommendations for each category.

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    Body mass index (BMI) is calculated using a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters. BMI is used to categorize individuals as underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obese. Although BMI does not directly measure body fat, it is linked to more precise body fat measurements and health outcomes. The document then provides the standard BMI ranges for weight categories and health recommendations for each category.

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    Collin Jasper C.

    Pachingel Nutrition and diet Therapy


    BSN 2 C August 19, 2022

    What is BMI?

    Body mass index (BMI) is calculated by dividing a person's height in meters squared by
    their weight in kilograms. The BMI is a low-cost and simple method for determining a person's
    weight category- underweight, healthy weight, overweight, and obese.

    Although BMI does not directly measure body fat, it is somewhat linked with other, more
    precise measurements of body fat. Furthermore, these more precise measurements of body fatness
    appear to relate to various metabolic and illness outcomes just as strongly as BMI.

    Formula: weight (kg) / [height (m)]


    With the metric system, the formula for BMI is weight in kilograms divided by height in meters
    squared. Because height is commonly measured in centimeters, divide height in centimeters by
    100 to obtain height in meters.

    Understanding the results

    The following table shows standard weight status categories associated with BMI ranges for adults.

    BMI Weight status

    Below 18.5 Underweight

    18.5–24.9 Healthy

    25.0–29.9 Overweight

    30.0 and above Obese

    BMI of less than 18.5

    A BMI of less than 18.5 indicates that you are underweight, so you may need to put on some
    weight. You are recommended to ask your doctor or a dietitian for advice.
    Collin Jasper C. Pachingel Nutrition and diet Therapy
    BSN 2 C August 19, 2022

    BMI of 18.5–24.9

    A BMI of 18.5-24.9 indicates that you are at a healthy weight for your height. By maintaining a
    healthy weight, you lower your risk of developing serious health problems.

    BMI of 25–29.9

    A BMI of 25-29.9 indicates that you are slightly overweight. You may be advised to lose some
    weight for health reasons. You are recommended to talk to your doctor or a dietitian for advice.

    BMI of over 30

    A BMI of over 30 indicates that you are heavily overweight. Your health may be at risk if you do
    not lose weight. You are recommended to talk to your doctor or a dietitian for advice.
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