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How to Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)

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The Body Mass Index (BMI) measures the weight status of your body in relation to the fat. It is a simple tool that helps to figure out the amount of excess body fat and the associated risks of carrying this extra weight. It can be applied to both men and women. It is advisable to use ‘Body Mass Index’ along with ‘Waist to Hip Ratio’ to get a complete picture of your weight status.

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BMI calculator may overestimate and underestimate for muscular body mass and athletic body respectively.

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doctori.duniya, India

The difference between overweight and obesity is very less. if you have muscular body your BMI will be different. Consult with a doctor to evaluate your BMI according to your body.

tophowtotips, India

Nice way to get a BMI result!! In this link, you get the formula to calculate BMI on your fingers.

bethwalker85, United Kingdom

bmi calculator is a great other option!

BMIcalculator, Indonesia

The Body Mass Index [BMI] is a range that is determined by your height and weight to know when you are underweight, whether your weight is perfect, whether you have to lose weight because you are overweight, or perhaps even obese.

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