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Definition: Body Mass Index (BMI) is a relationship between weight and height that is associated with body fat and health risk.
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The equation is BMI = body weight in kilograms/height in meters squared.
Research has identified the health risks associated with a wide range of BMIs (both high and low values.)
A BMI of over 25 is considered overweight.
Pronunciation: bee em eye -- (noun)
Examples: My BMI shows that I am overweight.
Related Resources:
Body Mass Index Calculator
Select the BMI calculator and you can enter your height in feet/inches and weight in pounds to calculate your BMI.
Elsewhere on the Web:
ShapeUp.org
BMI charts and a wealth of information about body fat.
