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Body Mass Index

/ˈbɑːdi mæs ˈɪndɛks/noun
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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a numerical value derived from a person's weight and height, used to categorize individuals into weight status groups like underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. It serves as a quick screening tool in health assessments but has limitations, such as not differentiating between muscle and fat, which can lead to inaccurate classifications for athletes or older adults.

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