Definition: Body Mass Index (BMI) is a relationship between weight and height that is associated with body fat and health risk.
The equation is BMI = body weight in kilograms/height in meters squared.
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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
Also Known As: BMI
Examples: My BMI shows that I am overweight.
