Enhanced Ability » Weight Pounds http://www.enhancedability.co.uk life hacking Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:26:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Calculate Your Body Mass Index http://www.enhancedability.co.uk/2009/02/calculate-your-body-mass-index/ http://www.enhancedability.co.uk/2009/02/calculate-your-body-mass-index/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:36:43 +0000 admin http://www.enhancedability.co.uk/?p=100 Even better than knowing the ideal weight for your height is to calculate your body mass index (BMI). Body Mass Index is a measurement of fat based on your height and your weight. The body mass index is a reliable indicator of total body fat. The BMI score is valid for both men and women. There are some limits however as it may overestimate body fat in those who have a muscular build and may underestimate bodyfat in older people and those who have lost muscle mass.

Your body mass index can be used to work out whether you are overweight or obese. Here are the scores:

  • Underweight = 18.5 or less
  • Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
  • Overweight = 25-29.9
  • Obese = 30 or more






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