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Additional Mathematics Project Work 2 Form 5
Year 2013


Body Mass Index (BMI)


Name : Ayu Sabrina binti Abdul Samat
Class : 5 Ehsan Sains
NRIC : 961202-07-5688
Teachers name : Puan Zainah












































































































The body mass index (BMI), or Quetelet index, is a measure for human body shape based on an
individual's weight and height. It was devised between 1830 and 1850 by
the Belgian polymath Adolphe Quetelet during the course of developing "social physics".
[2]
Body mass
index is defined as the individual's body mass divided by the square of their height. The formulae
universally used in medicine produce a unit of measure of kg/m
2
. BMI can also be determined using a
BMI chart,
[3]
which displays BMI as a function of weight (horizontal axis) and height (vertical axis)
using contour lines for different values of BMI or colors for different BMI categories.











Data Analysis

































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Table 1
Here are some tips that families can use to help prevent or overcome childhood obesity in their lives:
1. Food Planning- Many times the parents are to blame for the poor food choices their children
make because they are the ones that are providing for their child. Parents can take a proactive
stance against childhood obesity by planning their meals ahead a time and preparing healthy,
low-fat versions of their kids favorite foods
2. Get the kids involved- Children love to be included in healthy activities if you make it appealing
for them. Start by letting them help you prepare healthy meals, and educate them on the proper
food groups and portion size.
3. Refrigerator Raid- When you keep junk food in the house, it will only lead to temptation, plus
kids will get used to the sugary snacks when they are always on-hand. Instead, take them out to
get a treat once in awhile and limit their sugar intake.
4. Stop the Sedentary Lifestyle- Kids are full of energy- encourage them to go outside and play,
like in the good old days. Limit their videogames and computer time so that the rest of their
free time is spent doing something active with their friends.
5. Enroll them in their favorite sport- the YMCA is a great resource with plenty of activities for
kids- basketball, hockey, baseball, you name it, they most likely offer it!





















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Table 2