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Obesity Evaluation: Body Mass Index

The body mass index (BMI) is the most common measurement used to make the diagnosis of obesity.

BMI Facts

A person with a BMI that is between 18 and 24.9 is normal.
A person with a BMI over 25 is overweight.
A person with a BMI over 30 or more is obese.
The higher the BMI, the greater the risk for certain diseases, including:

The BMI should be checked every two years.
Those who are very tall or very muscular may have a calculated BMI that is more difficult to interpret.

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Last Updated: Jun 17, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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