Body measurements Info

Measurement functions both scientific and legal together with documentary standards laboratory accreditation and conformity assessment activities make up australias standards and conformance or quality. The use of an adjusted body weight is highly debated in the literature. Find the bottom of your lowest rib and the top of your hip bone. Another way is to check your waist measurement. Overweight250 pre obese 250 299 increased. Place the measuring tape at the midpoint between the end of the ribcage and the top of the hip bone.

Measure while standing up with your stomach relaxed and after exhaling. Obese300 obese class i 300 349 moderate obese class ii 350 399 severe obese class iii 400 very severe cut offs may not be appropriate for 65 year olds see page over for further detail. Consider your patients body composition when adjusting their body weight. Body mass index bmi is a measure of your weight relative to your height. For adults a quick way to check weight status is to check your body mass index bmi. National measurement act 1960.

As a queensland business its important that you know your rights and obligations under trade measurement laws. For example no adjustment may be required for an overweight individual with high lean body mass or an adjustment factor of 50 may be used. Try the health and fitness age calculator to see what lifestyle changes you can make. Normal range 185 249average. The national measurement institute nmi is the peak body responsible for maintaining australias measurement system. As often as you like all you need is a tape measure.

Businesses that sell goods by measurement and those that manufacture pack import or sell pre packaged goods must comply with the following legislation.