Health Calculator: Body Mass Index (BMI)

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What It Is
What It Means
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What It Is

Body mass index (BMI) is calculated from a person’s height and weight using the formula:

BMI = weight (kg) / [height (m)]2

BMI is a reliable indicator of body fat for most people. Your risk of weight-related health problems may increase if you are above or below the recommended BMI range. Use this tool regularly to measure changes in your body fat composition and assess your fitness.

  

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