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This page contains links to eMedTV BMI Articles containing information on subjects from BMI to BMI Calculation. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are available with a short description further down the page.
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BMI

BMI, or body mass index, measures a person's body fat based on his or her height and weight. This section of the eMedTV library discusses BMI in detail and provides links to additional information.

BMI and Obesity

Statistics on BMI and obesity indicate that nearly 61 million American adults are obese. This eMedTV resource discusses BMI and obesity in detail and explains how BMI is used to determine if a person is overweight or obese.

BMI and Weight

BMI and weight are not the only factors to consider when assessing a person's risk for obesity-related health problems. This eMedTV article explains how waist circumference and other factors are used with BMI and weight when assessing health risks.

BMI Calculater

A BMI calculator helps to determine a person's body mass index (BMI). This eMedTV page explains how BMI can be used to assess someone's level of body fat based on his or her height and weight. BMI calculater is a common misspelling of BMI calculator.

BMI Calculation

BMI calculation involves entering your height and weight into a simple formula. This eMedTV article explains how BMI calculation differs depending on which system of measurement you're using.