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Question 1

WHat is BMI

Answer 1

Used by health officials to gauge a persons health in relation to their weight

Question 2

How is it calculated

Answer 2

BMI = Weight (kg)

Height2 (m)

Question 3

WHat are some figures

Answer 3

<20			Underweight
			20-25			Ideal
			25-30			Overweight
			>30			Clinically obese
			>40			Extremely obese

Question 4

Problem with BMI

Answer 4

Not a direct measurement of fat – e.g. if you have a high muscle mass

Ethnicity
BMI of 23: Asians with a BMI score of 23 or more are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
BMI of 27.5: Asians with a BMI of 27.5 or more are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (NHS Choices)