BMI system could ‘misclassify’ people as overweight or obese, says study | Science, Climate & Tech News
How BMI is calculated According to the NHS website, BMI is calculated by dividing an adult’s weight in kilograms by their height in metres squared. For example, if you weigh 70kg (around 11 stone) and are 1.70m (around 5ft 7in) tall, you work out your BMI by: 1. Squaring your height in metres: 1.70 x…