Monday, June 11, 2007

Are You Weight Enough?

You can identify possible weight problems by this formula. Calculation of BMI. The calculation is based on the following formulas:

>>>; “A” Measurement Units : Kilograms and meter /centimeters <<<

Formula:





[height (m)] 2 = [height (m) X height (m)]

Calculation :

Weight = 70 kg, Height = 170 cm (1,7m)

Calculation:





BMI = 24,22

>>> “B” Measurement Units : Pounds and Inches <<<

Formula:



703 = Conversion factor


[height (in)] 2 = [height (in) X height (in)]

Calculation :
Weight = 165 lbs, Height = 5'5” (65”)
Calculation:


BMI = 27,45


>>> Table of Interpretation of BMI for adults <<<

Adults = 20 years old and older. This interpretation occurs for all ages and for both men and women.

The standard weight status categories associated with BMI ranges for adults are shown in the following table.


BMI Weight Status
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal
25.0 – 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and Above Obese

So for case “A” according to BMI table is NORMAL

Case “B” = OVERWEIGHT

Posted by: herly

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/adult_BMI/about_adult_BMI.htm

2 comments:

agam said...

Kalo aku justru ingin menggemukkan badan. Gimana ya?

moenara said...

hmmm.... gmn ya? tapi ini pengalaman pribadi, dulunya sih saya juga kurus [sekali]tapi gak tau tiba2 jadi gemuk dan sekarang sedang menjalani program pengurusan lagi... :)