Body Mass Index
Alternate Names : BMI
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Exceptions
BMI is not always an accurate way to determine whether you need to lose weight. Here are some exceptions:
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Body builders: Because muscle weighs more than fat, people who are unusually muscular may have a high BMI.
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Elderly: In the elderly it is often better to have a BMI between 25 and 27, rather than under 25. If you are older than 65, for example, a slightly higher BMI may help protect you from osteoporosis.
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Children: While an alarming number of children are obese, do not use this BMI calculator for evaluating a child. Talk to your child's doctor about what an appropriate weight is for his or her age.
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