Body mass index Flashcards
1
Q
a medical screening tool that measures the ratio of your height to your weight to estimate the amount of body fat you have.
A
Body mass index/BMI
2
Q
How many is considered UNDERWEIGHT
A
<18.5
3
Q
What is considered Normal in the Bmi chart
A
18.5-24.99
4
Q
What is considered Overweight in the Bmi chart
A
25-29.9
5
Q
What is considered Obese in the Bmi chart
A
> 30
6
Q
What is considered Obese Class1 in the Bmi chart
A
30-34.9
7
Q
What is considered Obese Class 2 in the Bmi chart
A
35-39.9
8
Q
What is considered Obese Class 3 in the Bmi chart
A
40>
9
Q
What is the formula for getting the bmi
A
BMI=weight(kg)/Height(m^2)
kilograms
meter squared
