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Calculate your BMI

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of weight status based on a ratio of height to weight.

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Body mass index (BMI) is used to indicate whether a person is overweight, underweight or a healthy weight. The score is valid for both men and women but it may overestimate body fat in people such as athletes who have a muscular build and underestimate body fat in older people and others who have lost muscle mass.
BMI Categories
Underweight < 18.5
Normal 18.5 - 24.9
Overweight 25 - 29.9
Obesity 30+

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