BMI is used as the main indicator of weight status, yet certain individuals can have high BMIs without being considered fat. How can this occur? Give more details
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It is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. However, BMI does not take into account other factors such as muscle mass, bone density, and body composition. For example, a person who is very muscular may have a Show more…
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Body mass index (BMI) is frequently used to indicate whether a person is of ideal weight, overweight, obese, or morbidly obese. Body mass index is defined as a person's mass in kg divided by that person's height in meters squared: BMI = mass (kg)/(height (m))^2 For each of the following individuals, calculate the body mass index (BMI). Show work below each listing. A) Weight = 65 kg and height = 165 cm: BMI = 19.69 B) Weight = 290 lb and height = 5 ft 11 in: BMI = 54.7 C) Weight = 228 lb and height = 72 in: BMI = 30.91
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what is the use of BMI and how to calculate it???
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