Body mass index

Relative weight based on mass and height

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Body mass index (BMI) is a value derived from the mass (weight) and height of a person. The BMI is defined as the body mass divided by the square of the body height, and is expressed in units of kg/m², resulting from mass in kilograms (kg) and height in metres (m).

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