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A moderate BMI for women is usually 18.5–24.9. People who know their weight and height can use a BMI calculator to work out their BMI. ... BMI. BMI Weight standard Below 18.5 Underweight 18.5–24.9 Normal weight 25.0–29.9 Overweight 30.0 and higher Obese
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Read More »Body mass index (BMI) is an estimate of body composition, based on weight and height. A moderate BMI for women is usually 18.5–24.9. People who know their weight and height can use a BMI calculator to work out their BMI. BMI measurements can help someone understand whether they are underweight or overweight. However, BMI for people assigned female at birth has some limitations, as it does not measure body fat specifically. In this article, we provide a BMI calculator, discuss the pros and cons of BMI measurements, and explain some other methods that people assigned female at birth may find useful for keeping track of their health. A note about sex and gender Sex and gender exist on spectrums. This article will use the terms “male,” “female,” or both to refer to sex assigned at birth. Click here to learn more. BMI calculator Share on Pinterest While BMI can act as a general indicator of health, it does not measure body fat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines BMI as “a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters.” A person can use this calculator to determine their BMI: BMI ranges for women Once someone knows their BMI, they can find out where their measurement falls in the following standard weight categories from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute : BMI Weight standard Below 18.5 Underweight 18.5–24.9 Normal weight 25.0–29.9 Overweight 30.0 and higher Obese Other methods for measuring weight In addition to BMI, people assigned female at birth can use other methods to understand their weight, body composition, and risk for certain diseases. Waist circumference This method measures belly fat, which is a key indicator of someone’s risk for weight-related disease. People can measure the circumference of their waist using a soft tape measure. A Cameroonian population study found that waist circumference is the best predictor of screen-detected diabetes. Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) This method also measures abdominal fat and can be a strong indicator of future health risks. However, some researchers claim that taking a person’s waist and hip circumference into consideration as separate figures provides a better assessment of health risk. A person can calculate their WHR by dividing their waist measurement by the circumference of their hips. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that a WHR of 0.85 or below for women means that they have a low risk for weight-related disease. Diagnostic methods Diagnostic tests that a doctor may perform include: Densitometry: This involves a doctor measuring someone’s body weight while they are in water. The test compares their weight measurements on land to their measurements in water to calculate body fat percentage. Densitometry generally only takes place in a research setting. This involves a doctor measuring someone’s body weight while they are in water. The test compares their weight measurements on land to their measurements in water to calculate body fat percentage. Densitometry generally only takes place in a research setting. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry: X-rays move through fat, muscle, and bone at different rates, so this approach passes two low-level X-rays through the body to calculate relative percentages.
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Read More »X-rays move through fat, muscle, and bone at different rates, so this approach passes two low-level X-rays through the body to calculate relative percentages. Bioelectrical impedance (BIA): BIA estimates someone’s body fat percentage by passing a low-level electric current through the body. BIA estimates someone’s body fat percentage by passing a low-level electric current through the body. Isotope dilution: In this test, a person drinks water that contains isotopes and then provides samples of bodily fluids. These samples give a doctor information on the individual’s body composition. In this test, a person drinks water that contains isotopes and then provides samples of bodily fluids. These samples give a doctor information on the individual’s body composition. Skinfold measurements: During this test, a doctor will pinch folds of skin and measure their thickness. They will often repeat this at several sites on the body. Learn more about calculating WHR and what the results mean.
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