Sana 18 year old girl with height 1.45 M and weight 30 kg while Radha of same age and height with 48 kg weight. What can be said about their nutritional condition?
( calculate BMI and refer to the body mass index as given in your books)
Solution,
Sana's BMI = =17.21
Radha's BMI = = 22.82
Sana's BMI is less than 18.5 kg/m2 therefore she is underweight whereas Radha's BMI is 22.82 which lies under the normal weight category.
Sana's BMI = =17.21
Radha's BMI = = 22.82
Sana's BMI is less than 18.5 kg/m2 therefore she is underweight whereas Radha's BMI is 22.82 which lies under the normal weight category.