Body Mass Index
22.6 | |||||||
Severe Thinness | Moderate Thinness | Mild Thinness | Normal | Overweight | I | II | III |
This is the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended body weight based on BMI values for adults. It is used for both men and women, age 18 or older.
Kategoria | BMI range - kg/m2 |
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Severe Thinness | < 16 |
Moderate Thinness | 16 - 17 |
Mild Thinness | 17 - 18.5 |
Normal | 18.5 - 25 |
Below are the equations used for calculating BMI in the International System of Units (SI) and the US customary system (USC) using a 5'10", 160-pound individual as an example:
BMI = 703 × |
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= 703 × |
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= 22.96 |
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BMI = |
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= |
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= | 22.90 |
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