easy_bmi_calculator

Description:

easy bmi calculator

Introduction #
This BMI package offers a comprehensive method to calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI) and interpret the results based on age, gender, weight, and height. The interpretations adhere to the guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Properties #

height: Individual's height in meters.
weight: Individual's weight in kilograms.
ageYears: Individual's age in years.
ageMonths: Additional age in months.
gender: Individual's gender, accepting "male" or "female".

Methods #
calculateBMI()

Description: Calculates the Body Mass Index (BMI) using the formula: BMI = kg/m².
Returns: The computed BMI value as a double.

formattedBMI()

Description: Forma the BMI value.
Returns: A string formatted output of the BMI.

Assessment Criteria #
For Adults (outside the age range of 5-19 years)

Severely underweight: BMI < 16
Underweight: 16 ≤ BMI < 16.9
Mildly underweight: 16.9 ≤ BMI < 18.4
Normal weight: 18.4 ≤ BMI < 24.9
Overweight: 24.9 ≤ BMI < 29.9
Obese Class I (Moderate): 29.9 ≤ BMI < 34.9
Obese Class II (Severe): 34.9 ≤ BMI < 39.9
Obese Class III (Very severe or morbidly obese): BMI ≥ 40

For Children and Teenagers (age range of 5-19 years)

Severely wasted: BMI < -3rd percentile
Wasted: BMI between -3rd and -2nd percentiles
Normal weight: BMI between -2nd and 0th percentiles
Possible risk of overweight: BMI between 0th and 1st percentiles
Overweight: BMI between 1st and 2nd percentiles
Obese: BMI > 2nd percentile

Note: Age-specific interpretations rely on WHO percentile data. Ensuring the accuracy of this dataset is crucial for precise interpretations.