What is BMI (Body Mass Index)
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What does BMI
(Body Mass Index) mean? Things to consider when measuring BMI |
18.5
or less Underweight 18.5 - 24.9 Normal 25.0 - 29.9 Overweight 30.0 - 34.9 Obese Moderate 35.0 - 39.9 Obese Severe 40 or greater Extremely Obese |
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Definition of Body mass index (BMI) A measure of body weight relative to height. BMI can be used to determine if people are at a healthy weight, overweight, or obese. To figure out BMI, use the following formula to define it:
A body mass index (BMI) of 18.5 up to 25 refers to a healthy weight, a BMI of 25 up to 30 refers to overweight and a BMI of 30 or higher refers to obese. |
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