calc-bmi
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npm package to calculate BMI (Body Mass Index)
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This npm package provides a set of functions for health-related calculations BMI (Body Mass Index) The function are designed to work with metric units, specifically weight in kilograms and height in meters.
## Installation
You can install the package using npm:
`npm install calc-bmi`
## Usage
Here's an example of how to use the BMI calculation function from the package:
import { getBMI } from 'health-utils';
const result = getBMI(70, 1.75);
console.log(result);
This will output an object containing the calculated BMI and its corresponding WHO classification:
`{ bmi: '22.86', status: 'Normal' }`
Calculates the Body Mass Index (BMI) based on weight and height in kilograms and meters, respectively.
- **Parameters:**
- `weight` (number): The weight in kilograms.
- `height` (number): The height in meters.
- **Throws:**
- `TypeError` if weight or height is not a number.
- **Returns:**
- An object containing the calculated BMI and the corresponding WHO classification.