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Journal of Diabetic Complications & Medicine

Journal of Diabetic Complications & Medicine

ISSN: 2475-3211

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Body Mass Index Calculations

The body mass index is a simple calculation using a person's height and weight. The formula is BMI = kg / m2 where kg is the weight of a person in kilograms and m2 is their height in square meters. A BMI of 25.0 or more is overweight, while the healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9. BMI applies to most adults between the ages of 18 and 65. BMI isn't utilized for muscle developers, significant distance competitors, pregnant ladies, the old or little youngsters. In fact, the BMI does not take into account that the weight is transported in the form of muscle or fat, but simply the number. Those with higher muscle mass, such as athletes, may have a high BMI but not be at greater risk for health. Those with lower muscle mass, such as children who have not finished growing or the elderly who may lose muscle mass, may have a lower BMI. During pregnancy and lactation, a woman's body composition changes, so it is not appropriate to use BMI.

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