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BMI
Bmi or body mass index is how we define if a person is under or overweight. It is calculated my taking your height in meters and dividing it by your weight in kilograms squared. Or using a bmi calculator. A normal weight is a bmi between 18-25. Obese is a bmi greater than 30.
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19.2 BMI okay?
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What is optimal bmi?
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What exactly is bmi?
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How do I lower my BMI?
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How do you measure BMI?
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How is my BMI measured?
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What is normal BMI index ?
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Is BMI of 19 healthy at 19?
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What is the meaning of BMI ?
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What is best BMI for 40? 50?
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My BMI is 17% is this normal ?
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I want to know my BMI status ?
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Bmi of 13, ought i be worried?
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How and who can check. My bmi?
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What are the dangers of low BMI?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Is too bad if I have a BMI of 16?
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Need help. Is 19.2 a healthy bmi?
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How dangerous is a BMI of under 15?
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Is a BMI of 17.8 considered healthy?
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Is it possible to have a BMI of 94.5?
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I am 88kgs n 5'6 height, wats my bmi?
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What is the best diet to lower my BMI?
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How can I increase my bmi, in a week.?
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Need to know how do you figure your bmi?
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