[ 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.
BMI, or body mass index, is a calculation based on your weight and height that is used to determine your body fat percentage. The general rule is that the higher your BMI, the higher your body fat percentage. Although BMI measurements are not without their flaws, BMI is accepted as a screening tool to measure your risk for specific health problems, like heart disease and diabetes.