BMI, BMR ,Calorie
Body Mass Index ( BMI ) Body mass index, or BMI, is a measure of body size. It combines a person's weight with their height. The results of a BMI measurement can give an idea about whether a person has the correct weight for their height. Body mass index (BMI) formula The following table shows standard weight status categories associated with BMI ranges for adults. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) The rate at which energy is used by an organism at complete rest, measured in humans by the heat given off per unit time, and expressed as the calories released per kilogram of body weight or per square meter of body surface per hour. The B.M.R. of an average Indian man is 1800-1900 Kcal/day. How to calculate your calories Calorie The calorie is a unit of energy. The energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water through 1 °C (now usually defined as 4.1868 joules). The calories needed to mai...