This calculator provides 4 different anthropometric indexes.
– Step 1 : select the gender of the patient (Male / Female).
– Step 2 : enter Weight and Height.
– Step 3 : click “Calculate” button.
- BMI gives information on the nutritional status of the patient :
BMI | ||
< 16.5 | : | Severely underweight |
16.5 – 18.5 | : | Underweight |
18.5 – 25 | : | Normal |
25 – 30 | : | Overweight |
30 – 35 | : | Obese |
35 – 40 | : | Clinically obese |
> 40 | : | Morbidly obese |
- BSA is used mainly for the prescription of certain drugs.