Body Mass Index
The United States is becoming more health-conscious, and as a result, the problem of obesity has gotten more attention. The body mass index (BMI) relates a person's height and weight, and it is often used to determine if someone is overweight. The following table tells the weight status for a given BMI.
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BMI
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Weight Status
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Below 18.5
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Underweight
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18.5-24.9
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Normal
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24.9-29.9
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Overweight
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29.9 and above
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Obese
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The BMI is calculated using the following formula:
BMI=703×