BMI

health assessment

Body Mass Index - a measure of body fat based on height and weight, used to assess health risks.

Also Known As:

body mass indexbody mass indicatorweight-to-height ratio

Key Benefits:

  • Health risk assessment
  • Weight status indicator
  • Population health screening

Common Questions:

  • What is BMI?
  • How is BMI calculated?
  • What is a healthy BMI range?

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