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Body Mass Index (BMI)
Measuring Body Mass Index (BMI) is a popular way to
gauge whether or not an individual is overweight. BMI
is calculated by using inches and pounds. This number
is then compared to an “average”.
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For instance adults who are 20 years old or older: |
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BODY MASS INDEX |
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18.5 or Below |
Underweight |
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18.5 to 24.9 |
Normal |
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25.0 - 29.9 |
Overweight |
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30.0 and Above |
Obese |
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Your BMI corresponds with body weight. However
variances occur based on age, gender, fitness.
Athletes may have a high BMI based on increased
muscularity, not increased body fat. Women
typically have higher body fat percentages than men.
Problems with BMI:
As with snowflakes, our bodies are unique and
different. BMI may be used as a general gauge, but
we are not "general".
Some medical and fitness experts argue that the problems
with using BMI as a gauge is so significant it is
generally not useful as a tool. Better gauges may
be calculating body fat percentage using tools such as
skin fold measurements, or scales such as the Tanita
which are the methods preferred by The Fit Effect.**
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substitute for
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Information on this site
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used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent
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condition. Our bodies are
all different and you and your health
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.jpg) Ray
Bessette, CPT
Graduate of the Professional Fitness Institute,
NASM, ACE, NSCA Certified,
and founder of
The Fit Effect, LLC |
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The information on this
website is intended for information and reference only. It is not and
should not be a substitute for professional, medical advice.
Information on this site should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any medical condition.
Our bodies are all different and you and your health care provider know
it best.
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