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Body Mass Index (BMI)
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The following BMI values approximately indicates the physical body type of the person. Less than 17.5 - Indicates a condition like anorexia 17.5 to 18.5 - Underweight 18.5 to 24.9 - Ideal weight 25 to 29.9 – Overweight 30 to 34.9 – Obese 35 to 39.9 - Severely obese Greater than or equal to 40 - Morbidly obeseIn day- to- day practise, BMI maybe used as a simple tool to identify individuals who have an average body composition and who lead a sedentary lifestyle. For example an adult who puts on five kilograms in 6 months, shows an increase in the BMI – indicating that he or she requires regular exercises and diet control. |
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fabre(Guest)
Posted on: 09/06/2012 i am 5'10". my weight is 56 kg. i am 24 years old.I am athletic, plays football.but everyone is complaining that i am so thin. IS there any issue with this?
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