Height to Weight
 

I know that BA say that your height and weight have to be in proportion for CEP but does anybody have any figures for this? I weigh 90kilos and am 6ft tall but I am of quite big build and do lots of sport (eg cycle every day). I just need to know that BA wouldn't think I was too lardy! Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

If you take the guideline that you get taught for the jaa exams (yawn)

weight(kg) divided by (height(m) x height(m))

for you you

90 / (1.83 * 1.83) = 26.8

a result of < 20 means you're under weight
>25 over weight
>30 obese

These figures are for a blokes i don't have the ones for girls

Hope this helps

[ 10 September 2001: Message edited by: wobblyprop ]

wobblyprop,

I just checked out that formula and I got:

50/(1.72 * 1.72) = 16.9

(Under 20 is under weight)

Does this mean I don't pass the medical!!!
I am not that far off! :confused:

Does age matter because I am under 20.

MANOMAN

I work out under weight also. is that a fail then?

wobblyprop

COME ON, IS IT A PASS OR A FAIL!!!


:confused:

MANOMAN

BMI (body mass index) is meant to be a predictor of death through heart disease.
20-25 = Factor of 1
25-30 = Factor of 2
30-35 = Factor of 4
However, other factors are more important in the equation, eg not smoking and choosing your parents well!
Sorry cannot answer your question (pass or fail), however as a clinician, I would hazard a guess that your BMI is quite insignificant. I have 2 suggestions,
a) contact BA and ask them
b) work the BMI equation backwards and work out how much you have to lose...shouldn't be too difficult. Cheers and good luck!

Thanks alot for the reply!!!!

I might just try that.

MANOMAN. ;)