College Algebra Unit 3: Radicals and Rational Exponents
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Body Mass Index
The United States is becoming more health-conscious, and as a result, the problem of obesity has gotten more attention. The body mass index (BMI) relates a person’s height and weight, and it is often used to determine if someone is overweight. The following table tells the weight status for a given BMI.
BMI |
Weight Status |
Below 18.5 |
Underweight |
18.5–24.9 |
Normal |
24.9–29.9 |
Overweight |
29.9 and above |
Obese |
The BMI is calculated using the following formula:
BMI=703×