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Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. It can be calculated manually (see related questions) or by using a BMI calculator such as the ones in the related links section from the CDC. They have calculators for both adults and children/teens and can be used with English or Metric measurements.
BMI is used by medical professionals, nutritionists, and others to roughly measure the extent of obesity (or an underweight status) in individuals. It should be used as a guideline since it is not 100% accurate (for example, muscle weighs more than fat and you can get skewed results if you are a body builder with muscle mass but not fat).
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∙ 12y agoIt's a unit that takes your height and weight into account to tell you if you're at a healthy weight for your height.
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Index of a person's weight in relation to height is called?
body mass index
What is body index?
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What is body mask index?
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How does one calculate body mass index what does does it means?
BMI is a measure that is calculated by dividing body mass by the square of the height. The body mass index is easier to calculate by using a BMI calculator
What does your BMI (Body Mass Index)describe about your body?
The BMI Index describes your body fat percentage.
Is a 23.4 body mass index healthy for a seventeen year old girl?
yes anyone under 25 body mass index is fine
What does bmi stand for in airlines?
it stands 4 body mass index answered by answers for body mass index
What does your bmi body mass index describe about body?
your body fat percentage
What is Michelle Obama body mass index?
24.4
What is full form of BMI?
BOdy mass index
What does acronym bmi stands for?
Body Mass Index
What is the body mass index of 2M and 106kg?
Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 26.5 and considered as overweight but don't worry. It is not accurate if u have heavy muscles/bones.
