How is BMI calculated?

BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated using the formula:

BMI = weight / height**2

Where:

• weight is the person's weight in kilograms (kg).
• height is the person's height in meters (m).

Steps to Calculate BMI:

1. Measure your weight in kilograms.
2. Measure your height in meters.
3. Square your height (multiply height by itself).
4. Divide your weight by the squared height.

Example:

If a person weighs 70 kg and is 1.75 m tall:

1. Square the height: (1.75^2 = 3.0625)
2. Calculate BMI: (BMI = 70 / 3.0625 \approx 22.86)

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