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Body Mass Index

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Original Editor - Lucinda hampton

Top Contributors - Lucinda hampton, Kim Jackson and Naomi O'Reilly

Introduction[edit | edit source]

Body mass index, or BMI, is used to determine a person’s healthy weight range for their height.

It is useful to consider BMI alongside waist circumference, as waist measurement helps to assess risk by measuring the amount of central fat.
BMI is a useful measurement for most people over 18 years old. However it is only an estimate and not taking into account age, ethnicity, gender and body composition. It is recommended to check waist measurement and other risk factors^[1]

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↑ Heart Foundation BMI Available: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/bmi-calculator (accessed 13.8.2021)

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