/bmi_calculator

Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) by entering your weight and height. The Python program computes your BMI and tells you if you're within a healthy range, below it, or above it.

Primary LanguagePython

BMI Calculator

Overview

This Python program calculates and evaluates the Body Mass Index (BMI) of a person based on their weight and height. The BMI is calculated using a mathematical formula, and the program determines if the BMI is within a healthy range, below, or above it.

How It Works

Functions

  1. bmi_calculator(w, h):

    • Takes weight (w) in pounds and height (h) in inches as inputs.
    • Returns the calculated BMI.

  2. BMI():

    • Prompts the user to enter their weight and height.
    • Calculates the BMI using the bmi_calculator function.
    • Prints the calculated BMI, rounded to two decimal places.
    • Determines if the BMI is within a healthy range, below, or above it, and prints the corresponding message.

Key Concepts Covered

  • Functions: How to define and use functions to organize code.
  • User Input: Collecting user input using the input() function.
  • Type Conversion: Converting user inputs to float for arithmetic operations.
  • Arithmetic Operations: Calculating BMI using a mathematical formula.
  • Conditional Statements: Using if-elif-else statements to evaluate the BMI range.
  • String Formatting: Rounding and formatting the BMI value for output.