1705 waist circumference in inches. Measurements of height weight body circumferences and body fat are called from nutri 101 at straighterline. Anything below this bmi is underweight. 1978 waist circumference in inches. The procedures for the measurements of height weight and specific body circumferences for the estimation of body fat are described in this appendix. A person who is 5feet 4 inches tall such as the average american woman is at a healthy weight if she weighs between 110 and 140 pounds.
A bmi between 185 and 249 is considered normal with any number above it considered overweight. Measurements of height weight body circumferences and body fat are called a sonography. The variables considered include height weight body mass index and alternative indices trunk measurements waist and hip circumferences and sagittal abdominal diameter and limb measurements mid upper arm and calf circumferences and skinfold thickness. Height cm 100 270 weight kg 20 350 bmi body mass index kgm2 11 75 waist circumference cm 30 200 hip circumference cm 45 300 sequence of tests physical measurements should be taken from the participant in the following order. Although circumferences may be looked upon by untrained personnel as easy measures they can give erroneous results if proper precautions are not followed. Blood pressure expanded 5.