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I recently asked a question about my fat intake and calorie intake, one of the answers was calculate your bmi. what is bmi and how do i calculate it?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

BMI: It is equal to either; weight in kilos divided by the square of height in meters. Or; weight in pounds divided by square of height in inches, multiplied by 703

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Answered 7/4/2013

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