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BMI Calculator

This Python script calculates Body Mass Index (BMI) based on a person's height and weight. It then interprets the BMI to provide a classification r…

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BMI Calculator

This Python script calculates Body Mass Index (BMI) based on a person's height and weight. It then interprets the BMI to provide a classification ranging from underweight to clinically obese.

Example

Here You can take the reference chart

╒════════════════╤═════════════════╕
│ BMI            │ Weight Status   │
╞════════════════╪═════════════════╡
│ Below 18.5     │ Underweight     │
│ 18.5 – 24.9    │ Normal weight   │
│ 25.0 – 29.9    │ Overweight      │
│ 30.0 and above │ Obese           │
╘════════════════╧═════════════════╛

Enter your height in meters: 1.75
Enter your weight in kilograms: 68
Your BMI is 22.2, you have a normal weight.

How to Use

  1. Make sure you have Python installed on your system.

  2. Clone or download the repository.

  3. Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the project directory.

  4. Run the script by executing the following command:

    python "BMI calculator.py"

  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to input your height (in meters) and weight (in kilograms).

  6. The program will display your BMI and the corresponding classification.

Code Structure

Functions

calculate_bmi(height, weight)

Calculate BMI given height (in meters) and weight (in kilograms).

interpret_bmi(bmi)

Interpret the BMI and provide a classification.

main()

The main function to execute the BMI calculation and interpretation.

Error Handling

The script handles invalid input, ensuring that only numerical values for height and weight are accepted.