Calculate the appropriate weight for length
The best way to know and determine the right weight for height is to know BMI, which indicates the amount of fat in the body. The body mass index (BMI) may vary depending on the nature of body composition in relation to the amount of bones, muscles, and fat that make up the body. BMI can be calculated either manually or using calculators available in health organization sites on the Internet. To calculate BMI, the following equation is applied:
BMI = weight in kg ((cm in cm) ² .
Classification of weights
World Health Organization weights are classified according to BMI as follows:
- weight loss: The BMI is less than 18.5.
- perfect weight: The BMI is between 18.5 and 25.
- Increase in weight: BMI is between 25 and 30.
- Excessive obesity: BMI is more than 30.
- It should be noted that some health organizations consider that weight loss occurs if BMI is less than 20 and not 18.5.
Other ways to figure out the amount of body fat
Body Mass Index (BMI) can be replaced more accurately and successfully by measuring and identifying the ideal weight, as well as body fat levels, including: air displacement, body fat measurement, and x-ray. These methods of measuring fat are usually available in the fitness centers and health clinics, and are accurate because of the use of special tools in them, but they are expensive, which makes measuring BMI the best and most appropriate way for all people.
