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BMI or BODY MASS INDEX is calculated using just
your weight and height, so it is just an estimate of
whether you're likely to fit within the healthy
weight range.
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Any BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 puts you within
the normal range, while anything higher than this
indicates you may be overweight.
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For example, if you're 5 feet, 7 inches tall, you're
considered a healthy weight if you're between 121
and 153 pounds. This measurement doesn't take
into account how much muscle a person has,
however, and it can overestimate fat in very
muscular people or underestimate in elderly
individuals.
WHAT IS BMI?
