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How do I Calculate BMI for Amputee?
Things You'll Need
- Calculator
Instructions
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Weigh the person without a prosthesis and write this measurement down.
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Use a chart to determine the weight of the missing body part(s). For example, a missing hand comprises .7 percent of the total body weight, an arm comprises 5 percent and an entire leg comprises 16 percent.
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Multiply the person's weight by the percentage for the appropriate body part(s) to find the estimated amount of weight represented by the missing limb(s).
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Add the weight and the estimated weight of the missing body part(s) together. Multiply this by 703.
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Measure the person's height without shoes. Multiply this height measurement by itself (square it).
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Divide the total from step 4 by the squared height figure to determine the adjusted BMI.
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