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SMART FOR LIFE™ Diet Resources & Fun Stuff.
Learn about your health have some fun while doing it.
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BMI CALCULATOR
(BMI), is a weight to height ratio that determines the percentage of fat stored in one’s body. Since
BMI is governed by this weight to height ratio, every body type has a different ideal BMI. An ideal
BMI is between 19 and 24. This easy to use chart can help you find your BMI.
Note: There are some limitations to the Body Mass Index calculation, because it does not measure body
composition. BMI overestimates body fat in persons who are very muscular and it can underestimate body
fat in persons who have lost muscle mass (e.g., many elderly). People with more muscular builds may be
classified as overweight according to BMI numbers even if they have a very healthy body fat percentage.
A high BMI from increased muscle alone is not associated with health risks.
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