The
Body Mass Index, also known as BMI, is a calculated measurement
that is based on an individual's
height and weight. The BMI has become a widely-accepted tool used
to categorize
patients health risks from their obesity.
Depending on a person's height and weight,
he or she can be classified into four BMI Categories::
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Calculate your BMI
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- Normal (BMI 18-24.9)
- Overweight (BMI 25 - 29.9)
- Obese (BMI 30-39.9)
- Morbidly Obese (BMI 40 or greater,
or 35 or greater if co-morbidities are present
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