[ 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.
Obesity is an excess of body fat. It is difficult to directly measure body fat. Body mass index (BMI) is a popular method of defining a healthy weight. BMI should be used as a guide, along with waist size, to help estimate the amount of body fat.