Body mass index

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  • Did you know you had a BMI? Body mass index is a calculation that uses your height and weight to estimate how much body fat you have.
  • Bob to Deutsch Franais Japanese Italiano Chinese Portuguese Espaol Korean [ Links | Tips | Babble | Rounds | Pamphlets ] [ Home | Quality | Books | Statistics | Feedback | Support ] Body Mass Index Calculator Body Mass Index is one measure of obesity (or non-obesity).
  • Clearly, the Body Mass Index is only one measurement used to approximate health status.
  • It is stressed that the body mass index is an estimate only and is not reliable to use for pregnant women, children, body builders, people with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and for those who are significantly obese.
  • There are some potentially serious health ramifications if your body mass index is over 30.
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