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Research Notes on BMI Calculator
The BMI calculator calculates a person's body mass index (BMI). The BMI is a number derived from a person's height and weight.1 This number can be indicative of good or bad health in men and women.2
Fast Facts:
- Provides a reliable indicator of body fat.2
- Allows a doctor to conduct the calculation for most accurate numbers and comparison to the population norms.2
- Can now be used for children and adolescents.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Body Mass Index
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 American Heart Association: BMI Calculator
- ↑ KidsHealth: Calculating BMI
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: KevinB
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: BODY MASS INDEX CALCULATOR, BMI Calc, Body mass calcuation, BMI calculation
- Last update: Sep. 22, 2008
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