2012 · Q11
For calculating Body Mass Index (BMI), weight of the person (in kg) is divided by the :
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- ASquare of the weight (in kg)
- BSquare of the height (in meters)
- CSquare root of the height (in meters)
- DVitamins intake
Explanation
Body Mass Index is defined as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters (kg/m²). It is the standard screening measure for underweight, normal weight, overweight and obesity. Dividing by the square of the weight, or by the square root of the height, does not give BMI. Vitamins intake is irrelevant to the definition.