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What Is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
What is BMI?
A measure of weight relative to height
Body mass index (BMI) is a calculated measure of body weight relative to height.[1] Metric measures are in kilograms (kg) and meters (m) or centimeters (cm).
The US customary unit measures are in pounds and inches (in). The equations for calculating BMI by hand are:
- Metric units: BMI = weight (kg) / [height (m)]2
- Metric units: BMI = [weight (kg) / height (cm) / height (cm)] x 10,000
- US customary units: BMI = weight (pounds) / [height (in)]2 x 703
A screening measure
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/Bright Futures Preventive Care Guidelines recommend annual BMI screening for children and adolescents 2 years and older as part of routine pediatric care.[2] Screening can identify whether a BMI falls into the underweight, healthy weight, overweight, obesity, or severe obesity category.
Obesity is associated with health problems such as asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure.
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