MNT Calculations Flashcards
Hamwi Formula Males
106 Lbs for 5 feet plus 6 lbs per inch over 5ft; or 106 lbs minus 6 lbs per inch under 5 ft.
Hamwi Formula Males
106 Lbs for 5 feet plus 6 lbs per inch over 5ft; or 106 lbs minus 6 lbs per inch under 5 ft.
BMI calculations
BMI = (Weight (lbs) x 703 / ht. in inches) / ht in inches again
BMI Values: Normal Weight
18.5-24.9
BMI Values: Obesity I
30-34.9
BMI Values: Obesity
x > 30
Hamwi Formula Females
100 lbs for every 5 feet plus 5 lbs per inch over 5 ft or 100 lbs minus 5 lbs per inch under 5 feet.
BMI calculations
BMI = Weight (lbs) x 703 / ht. in inches
BMI Values: Normal Weight
18.5-24.9
BMI Values: Overweight
25-29.9
BMI Values: Obesity
x > 30
BMI Values: Obesity II
35-39.9
BMI values: Obesity III
40+
% Desirable Body Weight
Current Body weight/ Desirable Body weight x 100
% Usual Body Weight
Current weight/ Usual weight x 100%