BMI — Body Mass Index
Internet URL
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/
Sponsoring Agency
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Description
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems. Information is provided for children, teens, and adults.
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