US EditionBody Mass Index (BMI): What It Tells You — And What It Doesn’t
- Body Mass Index is a value calculated from a person’s height and weight, commonly used to classify body size and assess the likelihood of weight-related health issues.
- Healthcare professionals utilize BMI as an easy-to-calculate indicator to help identify individuals who may be at increased risk for chronic health issues such as cardiovascular conditions, type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer.
- BMI categories range from underweight to severe obesity and correlate roughly with body fat and risk for conditions such as high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
- While BMI screening helps start health conversations, lab tests and body composition measures better assess metabolic health and fat distribution, especially considering ethnic differences and atypical weight patterns.
- BMI alone is not perfect but remains a useful screening tool that offers an initial step to evaluate weight-related health risks without capturing the complete health picture.
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Body Mass Index (BMI): What It Tells You — And What It Doesn’t
SUNDAY, May 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It's widely used in healthcare and public health to categorize body size and estimate potential risk…
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