Folks,
Let's face it. Many of AnandTech readers have busy lives. It is easy to forget how important it is to watch our weight and eat healthy. So here I am to propose a quick survey. In your reply, include your weight and height, and calculate your BMI (Body mass index). Then, you can compare your BMI to the other AnandTech readers. After a number of replies, we will be able to conclude the survey. Of course, the result will be unscientific and biased, but at least, we will have an idea on the "AnandTech Obesity Problem."
What is BMI? It is a statistical measure of the weight of a person scaled according to height.
BMI = weight (kg) / height^2 (m^2) SI units
= 703 * weight (lb) / height^2 (in^2) US units
= 6.35 * weight (stone) / height^2 (m^2) UK mixed units
Definitions of BMI categories for adults used by CDC and WHO:
BMI < 18.5 Underweight
BMI 18.5-25 Normal range
BMI 25-30 Overweight
BMI >30 Obese
Let's start with mine.
Weight: 78 kg
Height: 1.82 m
BMI: 23.55 kg/m^2
Data pulled from Wikipedia
Important: BMI's accuracy in relation to actual levels of body fat is easily distorted by such factors as fitness level, muscle mass, bone structure, gender, and ethnicity. In fact, BMI is purely a statistical measure. Having a normal BMI value doesn't gurantee anything about your health. If you are concerned about your weight, go see a health professional.
Let's face it. Many of AnandTech readers have busy lives. It is easy to forget how important it is to watch our weight and eat healthy. So here I am to propose a quick survey. In your reply, include your weight and height, and calculate your BMI (Body mass index). Then, you can compare your BMI to the other AnandTech readers. After a number of replies, we will be able to conclude the survey. Of course, the result will be unscientific and biased, but at least, we will have an idea on the "AnandTech Obesity Problem."
What is BMI? It is a statistical measure of the weight of a person scaled according to height.
BMI = weight (kg) / height^2 (m^2) SI units
= 703 * weight (lb) / height^2 (in^2) US units
= 6.35 * weight (stone) / height^2 (m^2) UK mixed units
Definitions of BMI categories for adults used by CDC and WHO:
BMI < 18.5 Underweight
BMI 18.5-25 Normal range
BMI 25-30 Overweight
BMI >30 Obese
Let's start with mine.
Weight: 78 kg
Height: 1.82 m
BMI: 23.55 kg/m^2
Data pulled from Wikipedia
Important: BMI's accuracy in relation to actual levels of body fat is easily distorted by such factors as fitness level, muscle mass, bone structure, gender, and ethnicity. In fact, BMI is purely a statistical measure. Having a normal BMI value doesn't gurantee anything about your health. If you are concerned about your weight, go see a health professional.
