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BMI Measurement and Classification Guide

The document outlines an experiment to measure Basal/Body Mass Index (BMI) using height and weight measurements. It explains the principle of BMI, its classification by the World Health Organization, and provides a procedure for calculating BMI. The document includes a standard value chart for interpreting BMI results.

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BMI Measurement and Classification Guide

The document outlines an experiment to measure Basal/Body Mass Index (BMI) using height and weight measurements. It explains the principle of BMI, its classification by the World Health Organization, and provides a procedure for calculating BMI. The document includes a standard value chart for interpreting BMI results.

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EXPERIMENT

Aim: To record Basal / Body Mass Index (BMI).

Requirements: Length measurement tape or height measurement chart and weighing balance.

Principle: Basal or Body Mass Index (BMI) is an internationally accepted measure of weight status of an
individual. It is based on the differences in weights according to heights. BMI is calculated by dividing a person's
weight in kilograms (kg) by the square of their height in meters (m) ie body weight (kg)/height (m). World Health
Organization (WHO) has classified category as underweight: normal, overweight or obese based upon BMI values.
Measurement of BMI is used as one of the diagnostic tests for overweight and obesity.

Procedure: 1. Select healthy human subject.

2. Ask the subject to stand in upright position with heels against the wall and without Wearing shoes / chappals /
any footwear.
3. Measure the height in metres (1 feet = 0.3048 m; 1 inch = 0.0254 m).
4. Measure the weight in kg of the subject.
5. Calculate BMI using the following formula: BMI= Weight (Kg) / Height (m)2

Standard Value
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Classification BMI (Kg/m ) Sub Classification Body Mass Index
Underweight 18.5 & less Severe thinness <16.0
Moderate thinness 16.0 – 16.99
Mild thinness 17.0 – 18.49
Normal Range 18.5 – 24.99 Normal / Acceptable weight 18.5 – 24.99
Overweight 25.0 & more Pre-Obese 25.0 – 29.9
Obese Class I 30.0 – 34.99
Obese Class II 35.0 – 39.99
Obese Class III ≤40.0

Observation:

S. No. Weight (Kg) Height (m) BMI Interpretation


1

Result: My BMI value is……………

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