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Body Mass Index (BMI) Definition: of Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Andcardiovascular Disease

This document defines Body Mass Index (BMI) and provides categories for classifying individuals based on their BMI. It explains that BMI is a ratio of weight to height that correlates with body fat and health risks. The National Institutes of Health categorizes BMI into underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese. Obesity is further classified into Classes I, II, and III based on increasing BMI and associated health risks such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. The document also provides an example calculation of BMI.

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Body Mass Index (BMI) Definition: of Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Andcardiovascular Disease

This document defines Body Mass Index (BMI) and provides categories for classifying individuals based on their BMI. It explains that BMI is a ratio of weight to height that correlates with body fat and health risks. The National Institutes of Health categorizes BMI into underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese. Obesity is further classified into Classes I, II, and III based on increasing BMI and associated health risks such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. The document also provides an example calculation of BMI.

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Body Mass Index (BMI) Definition

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a relationship between weight and height that is
associated with body fat and health risks. Research has identified the health risks
associated with a wide range of BMIs (both high and low values.)

National Institutes of Health lists these BMI categories:


Underweight: BMI less than 18.5
Normal weight: BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
Overweight: BMI between 25 and 29.9
Obese: BMI of 30 or greater.

Further, obesity is classed by increasing BMI:


Obesity Class I: BMI 30.034.9 - High health risks, very high if you have an

increased waist circumference.(over 40 inches for men and over 35 inches for
women).
Obesity Class II: BMI 35.039.9 - Very high health risks
Obesity Class III - Extreme Obesity: BMI 40 and above. Extremely high health
risks.
The specific health risks for these classes are increased incidence of type 2
diabetes, hypertension, andcardiovascular disease.

Calculating BMI
BMI = body weight in kilograms/height in meters squared.
BMI = x KG / (y M * y M)
where
x=bodyweight in KG
y=height in m
Step by Step:
1. Give weight in kilograms
2. / (divided by)
3. Height in meters

4. / (divided by)
5. Height in meters
6. =

Example Computation of Charmie's BMI


Weight in Kilograms : 62 Kg
Height in Meters: 1.55 m
BMI = X Kg / ( Y m x Y m)
= 62 kg / (1.55m x 1.55 m)
= 62 kg / ( 2.40 m)
= 25.8

Requirement for
Nutrition and Diet
Therapy

Ms. Farina D. Evangelista RN


Clinic Instructor

Marie Charisma Ubia

Level II BSN

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