Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body mass index, or BMI, is a new term to most people. However, it is the measurement of choice for many physicians and researchers studying obesity.BMI uses a mathematical formula that takes into account both a person's height and weight. BMI equals a person's weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. (BMI=kg/m2). ("Pathogenesesis").

Here is a link to the Body Mass Index (BMI) chart.

http://www.consumer.gov/weightloss/bmi.htm

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