Body Mass Index (BMI) - Concepts - Chapter 1 Class 10 Economics - Development - Economics

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BMI is calculated to assess the nutritional and health status of adults .

  • It is calculated as-

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  1. Take the weight of the person in kg.
  2. Then take the height in meters.
  3. Divide weight by the square of height.

BMI

Category

If BMI <18.5

Undernourished

If BMI 18.6-25.0

Normal/Healthy

If BMI> 25.0

Overweight

If BMI>30.0

Obese

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