WHAT IS YOUR BMI

1
WHAT IS YOUR BMI?

• HOW DO YOU FIND IT?
• WHATS ITS PURPOSE?

2
BMI STANDS FOR BODY MASS INDEXOR WEIGHT IN
KILOGRAMSS SQUARED/HEIGHT IN METERS

• WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE?
• You can determine your weight classification.
• Use your weight classification to determine
  possible health risks and symptoms of these
  risks.

3
What are the weight classifications?You may be
considered . . .

• Underweight or a BMI of less than 20.
• Average or a BMI of 20-25.
• Overweight or a BMI of 25-30.
• Obese or a BMI greater than 30.

4
HOW DO YOU CALCULATE BMI?

• Measure your weight in kilograms and square this
  value.
• Measure your height in meters.
• Divide the square of your weight by your height
  in meters.

5
Can you find your BMI and Identify YOUR possible
health risks?
Diabetes
STROKE
HEART DISEASE
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE