larathordar / BMI-challenge

BMI Challenge

Introduction to the project

This is a website that calculates the BMI, using both the metric and the imperial system The user can choose between the metric and imperial methods. After clicking on 'calculate' they get a message on the status of their BMI and the category they fall in.

The categories of BMI are such:

BMI value: Weight Status:

• Below 18.5: Underweight
• 18.5 - 24.9: Normal
• 25 - 29.9: Overweight
• Over 30.0: Obese

Gems used:

source 'https://rubygems.org' gem 'rack' gem 'sinatra'

How to use the application:

One chooses the preferred method: imperial or metric One enters the required fields for weight and height, then clicks on the calculate button. The program calculates the BMI value. Then a message is returned stating this value and the corresponding weight category.

Resources:

Background picture courtesy of Artem Beliaikin from Pexels