Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
Calculate your BMI
http://howtogetfit.shermandavis.org/quickcalc.php
We also have information on the following:
* About BMI for Adults: Information about BMI and interpreting this number for adults
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/index.html
* About BMI for Children and Teens: Information about BMI and interpreting the BMI percentile for children and teens
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/childrens_bmi/about_child...
Note that the information about children and teens is written primarily for parents, but it may also be of interest to others, such as healthcare providers and the general public.
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