Define the term 'Body Mass Index'. Explain the method of its calculation.

Body Mass Index Body Mass Index is the scale used by nutrition scientists to find out if we are properly nourished or not. Method of calculation

(i) It is calculated through the formula: Weight (in kgs) ÷ Square of height (in metres).

(ii) If the height of the person is in centimetres, convert it into metres and divide the weight (in kgs) with the square of height(m2).