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How to Calculate Your BMI (Body Mass Index)

Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation used to estimate your body fat. Based on the BMI score, you may be categorized as ...
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Changes in BMI and waist circumference in Scottish adults: use of repeated cross-sectional surveys to explore multiple age groups and birth-cohorts

To document changes in body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) over a 10-year period 1998–2008, in representative surveys of adults. Subjects with data available on BMI/WC were 7743/6894 in ...
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Quality statement 1: Recording BMI and waist-to-height ratio in adults

It can also help in assessment and management of a long-term condition. Healthcare professionals should seek permission in a sensitive, non-judgmental way before discussing and measuring weight, ...
Nature

Associations between body mass index-related genetic variants and adult body composition: The Fenland cohort study

Body mass index (BMI) is a surrogate measure of adiposity but does not distinguish fat from lean or bone mass. The genetic determinants of BMI are thought to predominantly influence adiposity but this ...
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Healthy Weight and BMI Range for Older Adults

A healthy weight and BMI range for adults over age 65 may mean carrying a few extra pounds. According to the National Institutes of Health, a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 27, which is typically ...