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How to Find Your Ideal Body Weight (II)

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

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Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body Mass Index is an accurate indicator of surplus body fat kilos or pounds. It is a mathematical ratio of height and weight that can be linked with body composition (or body fat percentage) and with indices of health risk.

The BMI is calculated as follows:

BMI = Weight (kg) or BMI = weight (in pounds) x 700

Height (m) 2 Height (in inches) 2

For example, the calculation for someone weighing 80 kg (176 lbs) and 1.60 m (63 in) tall is:

BMI = 80 = 31.2 or BMI = 176 x 700 = 31.1

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