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Body Mass Index - Bmi Worksheet Template

Name: _______________

Instructor: ___________

CRN #: ______________

Lab: Body Mass Index

In s t ru c t io n s

1. The Body Mass Index Chart or BMI can be a useful tool for assessing the ranges for

health body composition based on a person's height. The simplicity of the BMI formula

has made it extremely popular as an initial diagnosing tool.

2. Using the attached chart, ﬁrst locate your height on the horizontal axis along the top.

Then ﬁnd your weight on the vertical axis on the left. Find where these two values

intersect on the chart. The number at this intersection is your Body Mass Index, or BMI.

3. Compare the color area for this value with the key at the top to see which range you

fall within: obese, overweight, normal, or underweight. Record your result at the bottom

of this page.

4. Keep in mind that this formula does have its shortcomings because it does not take into

account age, frame size, gender, or muscularity. It is probably best to compare this result

with an assessment of body composition that is determined via either a skinfold test or

bioelectrical impedance device.

Body Mass Index:

Date:

Result:

Date:

Result:

* If you weigh less than 80 lbs., or more than 260 lbs, use the below formula to calculate

your BMI. If you are not sure how to use this formula, contact your instructor for

assistance:

Body Mass Index - Bmi Worksheet Template