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BMI stands for body mass index. A body mass index calculation is simply used as a rough estimate to determine whether or not a person is at a healthy weight. Body mass index numbers are important; however, other medical tests must be carried out in junction with the body mass index calculations to accurately determine whether or not a... more »
When it comes to defining the word "obesity," the BMI, or Body Mass Index, is an important number. Your BMI number allows you to see how you compare to the average healthy individual, and gives you the information you need to encourage a healthy exercise program and diet regimen. Calculating your BMI is quick and easy, and in most... more »
BMI, or body mass index, is a way of determining how close you are to a healthy weight. While the BMI index doesn't work for all people, such as athletes with significant muscle mass and pregnant women, it's a useful tool for most. A BMI measure of 18.5 to 24.6 is considered healthy with anything greater than 31 labeled obese. Here's... more »
Body mass index, or BMI, is a way of measuring a person's body fat based on height and weight. BMI is used to determine if a person is overweight or underweight, as both extremes pose health risks. Reduce your BMI using the following strategies. more »
The BMI is a measure of weight based on height and is used by health professionals to determine if an individual is at a healthy weight. It is calculated using weight in kilograms over height in meters squared. However, if you know your weight in kilograms and your height in inches, a very easy conversion will allow you to determine... more »
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Body Mass Index, abbreviated BMI, is a simple way to screen for possible weight problems. While BMI does not match actual body fat percentage, it... more »
Even though calculating body mass index is fairly easy once the formula is known, a BMI calculator can make the job even easier. BMI calculators... more »
Understanding your Body Mass Index (BMI) can help you determine whether body fatness is an indicator of potential health issues. For adults over... more »
Obesity is a growing problem in the United States. Being overweight is linked to a host of health problems including, cardiovascular disease,... more »
BMI, or body mass index, is a calculation based on your height and weight and is commonly used as a statistical measurement of obesity. Generally,... more »
BMI may refer to:
;Business
* Broadcast Music Incorporated, a collecting society for composers copyrights
* Business Monitor International
* Baltimore Museum of Industry
* BMI (airline), a United Kingdom airline
* BMI Healthcare, a British healthcare company
* Bank Melli Iran, the first national Iranian bank
* Best Motoring International, a Japanese magazine and video series for automobiles and racing
* Birmingham and Midland Institute, England; not to be confused with the Birmingham Medical Institute, England.
* Central Illinois Regional Airport, IATA code BMI
;Economics
* Big Mac Index, a measurement of purchasing power parity across different countries; popularized by The Economist
;Government
* Bundesministerium des Innern, the Federal Ministry of the Interior (Germany)
*Bureau of Military Information of the Union Army
;Health
* Body mass index, a numerical computation regarding height and weight
;Organizations
* Black Mountain Institute, an international center dedicated to advancing literary and cross-cultural dialogue at UNLV
;Science
* Biculculline methiodide, a GABA-A antagonist used in neuroscience research
* Brain Machine Interface, a technological interface between a brain and an artificial device
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