[ 3 syll. jas-ki-ran, ja-skir-an ] The baby boy name Jaskiran is pronounced JHaeZK IH-R-aeN â . Jaskiran's origin is Punjabi. Jaskiran is a variation of Jaskaran (English and Indian).
The body mass index is an estimation of a person's body fat, according to the National Institutes of Health. To calculate BMI, divide your weight (in pounds) by your height (in inches) squared, and then multiply that number by a conversion factor of 703. This same calculation can be used when measuring weight in kilograms and height in meters, but no conversion factor is needed.
Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight. The higher the BMI, the greater the risk of some diseases, including high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, some cancers, and type 2 diabetes. A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. 2  A BMI of 30 and above is considered obese. 3  It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build. 4  It may underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass.