(This assignment was suggested by Joel H in 2012.)
The body mass index (BMI) is commonly used by health and nutrition professionals to estimate human body fat in populations.
It is computed by taking the individual's weight (mass) in kilograms and dividing it by the square of their height in meters.
Your height in m: 1.75 Your weight in kg: 73 Your BMI is 23.83673
For +10 bonus points, input their weight and height using pounds and inches, and convert to kilograms and meters to figure the BMI.
Your height in inches: 69 Your weight in pounds: 160 Your BMI is 23.625289
For an extra +3 bonus points (+13 total), input their height in feet and inches.
Your height (feet only): 5 Your height (inches): 9 Your weight in pounds: 160 Your BMI is 23.625289
Do not add if
statements to show the category
for a given BMI. That's a different assignment.
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