How I know my Ideal Weight? What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
Is fatness a disease? It is a much talked matter in Medical Science. Let’s have an idea about overweight, underweight, normal weight and how it affects our health.
Generally, weight of people depends on their sex and height. It also varies with age. We see various charts to know our ideal weight. Different charts are used for children, young and old people.
Body Mass Index is a simple and easy way to know our ideal weight. To use BMI (Body Mass Index) you should know your height (m/cm) and weight. You may take help of calculator. The formula of BMI is shown below:-
BMI= weight (kg)
height (m)
if your BMI is low, then your weight is deficient and if your BMI is more, your weight is more.
If your BMI is very much high, then it may be disease for you.
You may calculate your BMI through some websites like www.wisegeek.com
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