Java: Programming: Body Mass Index - Dialog
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Description
Write a program that computes the user's Body Mass Index (BMI).
BMI is a commonly used formula which shows the relationship of your weight for your height. It is calculated
as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters.
Specific requirements
- Ask the user for their height. Convert it to a double.
- Ask the user for their weight. Convert it to a double.
- Use the formula BMI = weight / (height * height) to calculate the BMI.
- Display the BMI number along with a message about their weight. These are
the National Institute of Health official categories, but it
might be more interesting to create your own messages.
- Underweight for BMI < 18.5
- Normal for BMI from 18.5 up to 25
- Overweight for BMI from 25 to 30
- Obese for BMI over 30
Optional - English Units
You can use English units if you make the proper conversions.
For example, 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters and one pound is 0.454 kilograms.
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