Anthropometric Examination Flashcards by Ian Forsyth | Brainscape

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BMI

A

BMI = weight (kg) / height² (m²)

Underweight < 18.5

5 < Normal < 24.9
0 < Overweight < 29.9

30 < Obese

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Waist to Hip ratio

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WHR = waist circumference / hip circumference

WHR < 0.9 [M], 0.8 [F]

waist circumference < 0.94cm [M] , 0.80 [F]

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