What is body mass index? How can we calculate it?

1.	What is body mass index? How can we calculate it?
Answer» BMI (body mass index) is a calculated number representing a person\'s level of fat or obesity level.Body Mass Index (BMI):Step 1 : Weight of person in kgand height in metres is taken.Step 2 : Divide the weight by the square of the height.BMI = Weight/(hight)2Step 3 :If BMI < 18.5, then person is undernourished.If BMI > 25, then person is overweight. (Note : This criterion is not applicable to growing children)

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