What do you mean by 'BMI'?

What do you mean by 'BMI'?
Asked by anonymous on Oct 18, 2008 in Weight Loss

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BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measure of weight proportionate to height. It gives a general indication of whether an individual's weight falls within a healthy range. The number is derived by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of the person's height in meters, and is plotted on a graft and interpreted as follows:

BMI < 18.5: Underweight
BMI 18.5 – 24.9: Adequate weight
BMI 25 – 29.9: Overweight
BMI 30 – 39.9: Obese
BMI > 40: Extreme obesity

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What do you mean by 'BMI'? Asked by anonymous on Oct 18, 2008 in Weight Loss

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What do you mean by 'BMI'?
Asked by anonymous on Oct 18, 2008 in Weight Loss