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BMI, or body mass index, is a number that c...

BMI, or body mass index, is a number that correlates a person's height and weight. It is a useful tool for diagnosing obesity or malnutrition; however, such diagnosis should take into account a person's age, gender, fitness, and ethnicity. [Ed Bock/Corbis. Reproduced by permission.]

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