Body Adiposity Index (BAI) - Body Fat Percentage

BODY ADIPOSITY INDEX (BAI)

    BAI is the measure of the fat in human body in consideration with the hip circumference and individual height. It is considered as a new measure of obesity.

BAI is used to find what type of weight you are.

There are generally four types of weight as :

• Under Weight
• Healthy Weight
• Over Weight
• Obese 

 

Using BAI, you can able to know your body weight type and can work for a normal weight.

BAI Calculation :

  BAI can be calculated using the formula 

  

 

   Where , 

     

       hip in cm = Circumference of the Hip in cm,

       height      = Height of the individual in meters.

Measure the circumference of the hip in centimeters using a tape.

Your BAI and Type of Weight : 

• If BAI is less than 8, you are underweight.
• If BAI is from 8 to 21, you are healthy.
• If BAI is from 21 to 26, you are overweight.
• If BAI is above 26, you are Obese.

 

 Check out your BAI and find what type of weight you are :

 

Having a adiposity index very high and too low is harmful and so check out yours and start working for a healthier weight.