Question 1

i'd really like to know how to figure out your bmi?

Accepted Answer

BMI: Bmi is a calculation of mass in weight- lbs divided by height in inches. It does not, however, calculate body fat!

Question 2

need to know how do you figure your bmi?

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NHLBI: Try this website:  http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm.  This gives you an accurate BMI based on your height and weight, and gives you the guidelines for normal, underweight, overweight and obese.  Just plug in the numbers.

Question 3

how do you figure out your body mass index without a bmi calculator?

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And the formula is:: English formula 
bmi = ( weight in pounds / ( height in inches x height in inches ) ) x 703
 
metric formula 
bmi = ( weight in kilograms / ( height in meters x height in meters ) ).

Question 4

im incredibly out of shape, im 53/54 with a bmi of 37. i went on a brisk walk today, only 15 minutes, but i started to feel short of breath. like i couldnt talk very well if i tried to,my chest began to hurt, almost like a stinging or tightnes?

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Body Talk: Your body is talking to you.  Listen to it. Check with your Dr.

Question 5

19.2 bmi okay?

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Yes: Its a good bmi- but i wouldn't want you to be much thinner than that.

Question 6

how to reduce bmi?

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Diet: Calories count when addressing weight,You need to subtract 500 calories a day from your current intake to lose one pound in a week. It's best to consult a dietician at your hospital for 1 session to determine your ideal weight, how many calories a day you should take in depending upon the level of your physical activity and a critique of your eating habits. You can also obtain a sample diet plan.

Question 7

what is optimal bmi?

Accepted Answer

Overweight / obesity: Optimal bmi is 20-25 kg/m2.  Overweight is 25-30, obese is more than 30.  However, this is a guide, and individuals may vary.  Bmi is just weight/height, so someone (usually a male) who is stocky and muscular can have a high bmi yet be very lean.

Question 8

what exactly is bmi?

Accepted Answer

BMI: Body mass index (bmi) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. Bmi provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems. (cdc definition).

Question 9

what's the ideal bmi?

Accepted Answer

Best BMI: The healthiest is &lt;25. Those with this BMI OR LESS live the longest and healthiest on the average.

Data that lowering your BMI to this will give you the same benefits are not available.

Question 10

why is my bmi so low?

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: You get the most from this site when you provide detailed background information followed by your related question, A question with no background is like a chair with no legs. It can't work. You are welcome to start over with data: weight, height, past health history, recent medical evaluation findings.

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Im incredibly out of shape, im 53/54 with a bmi of 37. i went on a brisk walk today, only 15 minutes, but i started to feel short of breath. like i couldnt talk very well if i tried to,my chest began to hurt, almost like a stinging or tightnes?

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