BMI

Definition / meaning of BMI

Body mass index. A measure that relates body weight to height. BMI is sometimes used to measure total body fat and whether a person is a healthy weight. Excess body fat is linked to an increased risk of some diseases including heart disease and some cancers. Also called body mass index.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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