Recently
I had to ask myself two pointed questions?
- I feel good, but could I feel even better
and how could I measure this?
- What is one of the leading indicators to determine how healthy I am?
To
answer these questions, I think I could feel better and I could use an
indicator weight status chart like BMI.
Body
mass index, (the BMI formula is), take your
Weight (lb) and divide
it by [height] 2 (m) in (inches) = # x 703 = BMI
A
persons weight = 143
A
persons height = 5’ 8” or 68”
The
formula is 143 divided by [68]2 =.0309 X 703 = 21.74
Understanding BMI
For adults 20 years
old and older, the BMI results are interpreted using standard weight status
categories that are the same for all ages and for both men and women. The
standard weight status categories associated with BMI ranges for adults are
shown here: Remember this is a good guideline some individuals may be slightly
between one status and another.
BMI
|
Weight
Status
|
Below
18.5
|
Underweight
|
18.5 – 24.9
|
|
25.0
– 29.9
|
Overweight
|
30.0
and Above
|
Obese
|
