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Example of BMI calculation
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To calculate Body Mass Index (BMI), you can use the following formula:
\[
\text{BMI} = \frac{\text{weight in kilograms}}{(\text{height in meters})^2}
\]
Here's an example calculation:
1. **Weight**: 70 kg
2. **Height**: 1.75 m
Now, plug the values into the formula:
\[
\text{BMI} = \frac{70}{(1.75)^2} = \frac{70}{3.0625} \approx 22.86
\]
So, the BMI for a person who weighs 70 kg and is 1.75 m tall is approximately 22.86.
### BMI Categories:
- Underweight: BMI < 18.5
- Normal weight: BMI 18.5 – 24.9
- Overweight: BMI 25 – 29.9
- Obesity: BMI ≥ 30
In this example, a BMI of 22.86 falls within the "Normal weight" category.
\[
\text{BMI} = \frac{\text{weight in kilograms}}{(\text{height in meters})^2}
\]
Here's an example calculation:
1. **Weight**: 70 kg
2. **Height**: 1.75 m
Now, plug the values into the formula:
\[
\text{BMI} = \frac{70}{(1.75)^2} = \frac{70}{3.0625} \approx 22.86
\]
So, the BMI for a person who weighs 70 kg and is 1.75 m tall is approximately 22.86.
### BMI Categories:
- Underweight: BMI < 18.5
- Normal weight: BMI 18.5 – 24.9
- Overweight: BMI 25 – 29.9
- Obesity: BMI ≥ 30
In this example, a BMI of 22.86 falls within the "Normal weight" category.