On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 10:46:12 +0100, Nick Brooks
wrote:

RichardS wrote:




Define obesity.




BMI (body mass index) = weight_(in kg) / (height (in cm) squared)


BMI 18.5 underweight
18.5 - 24.9 Normal
25 - 29.9 Overweight
30 Obese

Figures for women may vary

That's not quite the right formula. It's weight in kg divided by
(height in metres squared).

Also, it is only a fairly crude measure because the medical impact
depends very much on the distribution of the weight on the person.


..andy

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