Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
BMI
A
Method to measure obesity
2
Q
Quetelet’s index
A
Otherwise called as BMI
3
Q
BMI normal
A
18.5-24.99
4
Q
Over weight
A
25-29
5
Q
Obese
A
BMI more than 30
6
Q
Ponderals index
A
Height in cm by cube root of body weight
7
Q
Broca’s index
A
Height in cm- 100
8
Q
Corpulence index
A
Height independent index
Actual weight/Desirable weight
Shall not exceed 1.2
9
Q
Obesity index
A
BMI
weight/Height square.
