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How does losing weight affect your bmi?

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Lower Wt : Lower BMI: The body mass index (bmi) is a measurement that looks at one's weight in comparison to his height. Tall people are allowed to weigh more than short people are. With a stable height, one's BMI drops if his weight drops. Bmi calculators are available at the doctor's office and also on the internet. An adult with a BMI of 18.5-24.9 is normal, 25-29.9 is overweight, and 30 or more is obese.

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Answered 1/15/2015

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Improves: Weight loss improves bmi (lowers).

Answered 11/26/2013

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