QUETELET INDEX AS A TOOL FOR ASSESSING THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF THE BODY

Abstract

The present article touches upon the need to study the physical development of the human being as an important indicator of the health level of the population and has a direct link with human diseases such as obesity. In today's world, obesity is a global problem as its prevalence has increased significantly around the world in recent years. Circulatory diseases, malignant neoplasms, diabetes and other diseases are more common in obese people. The author presents the main parameters determining the level of physical development of a person as a function of the body mass index by age and sex (Ketle Index). The conclusions present the results of the study based on the Kettle Index, which allows diagnosing the degree of obesity and overweight in both adults and children.

Keywords

• physical development
• body mass index
• obesity
• dynamic muscle strength
• functional state
• overweight