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can you lower your body mass index?
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Dr. Anthony LaBarberaanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Things to ponder: There 2 parts to the Body Mass Index (BMI). The height and the "mass" or weight that fills up that height. At a given weight, if you grow taller the index goes down. Adults cannot grow taller, so their only option to decrease the index is weight loss.
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