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Dr. Steve,
A friend of
mine told me that they had their BMI measured by their doctor to see
how much
body fat they had. What is BMI?
Robert S.
Bakersfield,
CA
Robert,
Body
Mass Index (BMI) is a
number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI is a
reliable
indicator of body fatness for people. BMI does not measure body fat
directly,
but research has shown that BMI correlates to direct measures of body
fat, such
a underwater weighing and dual energy x-ray absorpitiometry (DXA). BMI
can be
considered an alternative for direct measures of body fat.
Additionally, BMI is
an inexpensive and easy-to-perform method of screening for weight
categories
that may lead to health problems.
How is BMI
used in Weight
Loss?
BMI is used as
a
screening tool to identify possible weight problems for adults.
However, BMI is
not a diagnostic tool. For example, a person may have a high BMI.
However, to
determine if excess weight is a health risk, a healthcare provider
would need
to perform further assessments. These assessments might include
skinfold
thickness measurements, evaluations of diet, physical activity, family
history,
and other appropriate health screenings.
Why do Healthcare
Professionals
use BMI to measure overweight and
obesity?
Calculating
BMI is one of the
best methods for population assessment of overweight and obesity.
Because
calculation requires only height and weight, it is inexpensive and easy
to use
for clinicians and for the general public. The use of BMI allows people
to
compare their own weight status to that of the general population.
Pounds
and inches Formula: weight
(lb) / [height (in)]2 x 703
Calculate
BMI by dividing
weight
in pounds (lbs) by height in inches (in) squared
and multiplying by a
conversion factor of 703.
Example:
Weight = 150 lbs,
Height
= 5’5” (65") Calculation: [150 ÷ (65)2]
x 703 = 24.96
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