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Non Metric Unit of Measure Example
Metric Unit of Measure Example
Measure your height. Multiple that number by itself. This is your height squared.
3 Feet = 36 inches
36 inches x 36 inches = 1,296 square inches
0.91 meters
0.91 m x 0.91 m = 0.8281 square meters
Divide your weight by your height squared.
30 lbs. ƒ · 1,296 = 0.023148
13.6 kg ƒ · 0.8281 = 16.3
Multiply by 703 if using inches and pounds to calculate BMI
0.023148 x 703 = 16.3
Not needed
Find BMI
BMI is 16.3
BMI is 16.3
Compare BMI and age on BMI-for-age growth chart
BMI is between the 50th and 75th percentile
BMI is between the 50th and 75th percentile
What problems could happen?
Your childs BMI may be higher than expected if they are very muscular. Also, your child's BMI may be lower than expected if they have less muscle than average. ‚
Where can I learn more?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ‚
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/index.html ‚
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute ‚
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmi_tbl.pdf ‚
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm ‚
Kids Health ‚
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/bmi_charts.html ‚
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This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚
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