Body Mass Index Definition

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noun
A meaurement used to estimate body fat and classify persons as being underweight, overweight, or normal: it is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by the square of height (in meters)
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Noun

Singular:
body mass index
Plural:
body-mass-indices

Body Mass Index Sentence Examples

  • A basic rule of thumb is that women who are at a normal weight with a healthy body mass index need to shoot for between twenty-five to thirty-five pounds.

  • You lose weight and decrease your body mass index while improving your balance and stamina.

  • One of the most popular ways to measure if someone is of a healthy weight these days is the body mass index.

  • Parents must have a body mass index (BMI) of less than 40.

  • One of the most obvious benefits of vegetarianism is that, unless you rely exclusively on cheese for your protein needs, you will keep your body mass index down.

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