Introduction

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person‘s weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.

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We also have information on the following:

About BMI for Adults: Information about BMI and interpreting this number for adults
About BMI for Children and Teens: Information about BMI and interpreting the BMI percentile for children and teens

Note that the information about children and teens is written primarily for parents, but it may also be of interest to others, such as healthcare providers and the general public.

Content Source: Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

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This article was published on Saturday 31 March, 2007.

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Department of Health and Human Services
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