Body Mass Index (BMI) is a reliable indicator of whether a person is overweight or not. It is the most used tool by many physicians and researchers who are trying to find a person’s body fat. The BMI score is determined by taking into account the height and weight of an individual and this score is valid for both men and women.
However the BMI is not always correct. The limitations of body fat include:
•Overestimation of body fat in athletes and people who have a muscular build.
•Underestimation of body fat in old people who have lost muscle mass.
To find out your BMI score enter your height in feet and inches and your weight in pounds (lbs) in the calculator provided below. To make sense of the score you should refer to the table provided on the right of the BMI calculator.
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