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What is BMI?
BMI (body mass index) is one way of measuring whether you’re a healthy weight for your height.
The result gives an indication of whether you’re a healthy weight for how tall you are, and if not, how over or underweight you are.
BMI is a useful guide. However, it isn’t always the best measure to use because there are other things that you need to consider when it comes to weight.
Limitations of BMI
BMI readings may not be accurate for everyone. When determining how accurate your BMI score is, it’s important to consider the following.
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Reviewed by Julia Ebbens, Bupa Health Content Editor March 2024
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