Andy Hall wrote:
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).


Oops my mistake


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



Indeed, and it doesn't take into account any other factors that affect
health such as exercise, diet, smoking, hereditary conditions etc etc
etc but it does give A definition of obese


.andy

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