Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
health indicator
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| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:BMI
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| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
gptkb:waist-to-hip_ratio
body fat percentage |
| gptkbp:category |
obesity
overweight normal weight underweight |
| gptkbp:computes |
weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared
|
| gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:Adolphe_Quetelet
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| gptkbp:hasUnit |
kg/m^2
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
body mass index (BMI)
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| gptkbp:introduced |
19th century
|
| gptkbp:limitation |
does not distinguish between muscle and fat
less accurate for children less accurate for elderly may misclassify muscular individuals |
| gptkbp:normal_range |
18.5–24.9
|
| gptkbp:not_a_direct_measure_of |
body fat
|
| gptkbp:notRecommendedFor |
athletes
pregnant women elderly bodybuilders |
| gptkbp:obesity_range |
30 or greater
|
| gptkbp:overweight_range |
25–29.9
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
risk of cardiovascular disease
risk of certain cancers risk of diabetes risk of hypertension |
| gptkbp:underweight_range |
less than 18.5
|
| gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention
gptkb:World_Health_Organization epidemiological studies clinical practice public health guidelines |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
assessing body fat
screening for weight categories adults and children (with different criteria) |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:HealthKit
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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