Known as the Body Mass Index, BMI is a statistical measure of weight in relation to height, used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems. Calculating your BMI in RStudio can be useful for tracking your health and fitness progress, identifying potential weight-related issues, and making informed lifestyle choices. Developed by Adolphe Quetelet in the 1830s, BMI has become a widely accepted tool for assessing body weight.
This article will provide a step-by-step guide on how to calculate your BMI in RStudio, including the necessary R code and interpretations of the results. We will also discuss the limitations and alternative measures to BMI, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of body weight assessment.