Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body Mass Index (BMI) The formula for BMI is used to determine whether someone is within a healthy weight range.

To calculate your BMI: 1. Multiply your weight by 704.5 2. Then take that number and divide it by your height in inches. 3. Then take that number and divide that by your height in inches E.g. a five-foot woman weighs 120 pounds. So the formula for her BMI would be 120 multiplied by 704.5 divided by 64 inches= and divided by 64 inches = BMI Interpretation

Below 18.5 is underweight
Between 18.5 and 24 is within a healthy range
Between 25 and 29 is overweight
30 or above is considered obese
BMI is a very good general guide, but remember it does not take into account a person’s frame or their percentage of Lean muscle mass.

Metabolism: The burning of fat and calories. Resting metabolic rate (RMR): The minimum calorie requirement of a person at rest.

by Center for Growth, Inc