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How is BMI calculated and what does it mean?

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How is BMI calculated and what does it mean?

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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI is a method of screening for body fat and weight categories that may lead to health problems. A BMI calculator is located at the Center for Disease Control web page www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/index.html. The standard weight categories associated with BMI ranges for adults are shown in the following table.