body mass index
US /ˌbɑː.di ˈmæs ˌɪn.deks/
UK /ˌbɑː.di ˈmæs ˌɪn.deks/
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a measure of body fat based on your weight in relation to your height, used to categorize individuals as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese
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Doctors often use Body Mass Index (BMI) to assess a person's health risks.
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A Body Mass Index between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy.
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