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Body Mass Index

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple calculation used to assess whether a person is at a healthy weight. BMI is calculated by dividing an individual's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters. It is a useful tool to assess health risks related to being overweight or underweight. Having a high BMI has…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 43× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-450X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple calculation used to assess whether a person is at a healthy weight. BMI is calculated by dividing an individual's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters. It is a useful tool to assess health risks related to being overweight or underweight. Having a high BMI has been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart attack and stroke, while a low BMI is associated with health risks such as osteoporosis and nutrient deficiencies. It is important to note that BMI is not a direct measure of body fat; it is a measure of weight relative to height. BMI should be used in conjunction with other measures, such as waist circumference, to accurately assess a person's overall health.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 43 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Obesity Management (ISSN 2574-450X).

Journal editorial board
Amit Surve · United States Paola Aceto · Italy Joseph Fomusi Ndisang · Canada

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