Soehnle Web Connect Analysis - Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculation

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1.5 The body mass index (BMI)
The foundation of this calculation is the body mass index - an index number that can be used to interpret body
weight in terms of the risk it poses to your health.
The index number is calculated based on the body weight in kilogram, divided by the body height squared
(example: BMI =
75 kg
1,75 m x 1,75 m
= 24,5)
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(Source: World health organization, 2000)
BMI (kg/m²) Classification
< 18.5 Underweight
18.5 - 24.9 Normal weight
25.0 - 29.9 Overweight
 Adiposity
30.0 - 34.9 Adiposity level I
35.0 - 39.9 Adiposity level II
 Adiposity level III