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(Created page with "The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a straightforward and commonly employed method for determining whether a person is underweight, of healthy weight, overweight, or obese. The BMI is determined using a person's height and weight and provides a broad indicator of their body fat levels. Here is a detailed breakdown on how to determine your Body Mass Index (BMI). ==Measure your height== Before calculating your BMI, you must first measure your height in meters...") |
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==Measure your height== | ==Measure your height== | ||
Before calculating your BMI, you must first [[measure your height in meters]]. You must adjust your height to meters if you are using [[feet and inches]]. To accomplish this, multiply your height in feet by 0.3048 and add the resulting number to your height in [[inches]] multiplied by 0.0254. | Before calculating your BMI, you must first [[measure your height in meters]]. You must adjust your height to meters if you are using [[feet and inches]]. To accomplish this, multiply your height in feet by 0.3048 and add the resulting number to your height in [[inches]] multiplied by 0.0254. | ||
==Measure your weight== | ==Measure your weight== | ||
The next step is to [[measure your weight in kilograms]]. You must convert your weight from [[pounds to kilograms]] if you're using pounds. To determine your BMI, divide your weight in [[pounds]] by 2.20462. | The next step is to [[measure your weight in kilograms]]. You must convert your weight from [[pounds to kilograms]] if you're using pounds. To determine your BMI, divide your weight in [[pounds]] by 2.20462. | ||
==Calculate your BMI== | ==Calculate your BMI== | ||
After determining your [[height and weight]], you may calculate your BMI. Divide your weight in [[kilograms]] by the [[square]] of your [[height in meters]] to do this. Your Body Mass Index is the [[resulting number]]. | After determining your [[height and weight]], you may calculate your BMI. Divide your weight in [[kilograms]] by the [[square]] of your [[height in meters]] to do this. Your Body Mass Index is the [[resulting number]]. | ||
==A BMI interpretation== | ==A BMI interpretation== | ||
The [[World Health Organization]] (WHO) offers the following recommendations for calculating BMI: | The [[World Health Organization]] (WHO) offers the following recommendations for calculating BMI: | ||
