Calculating Your BMI: Where Do You Weigh In? You can calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index) using the handy calculator at this Web site:
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BMI is often used as a “quick and dirty” measure of obesity because it can be easily calculated. However, many researchers prefer measures of waist circumference as a measure of obesity, because it indicates the amount of abdominal fat—which is considered to be the most damaging to physical health. According to this measure, an adult male’s waist should be no more than 40 inches in circumference, and an adult woman’s waist should be no more than 35 inches.
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BMI is often used as a “quick and dirty” measure of obesity because it can be easily calculated. However, many researchers prefer measures of waist circumference as a measure of obesity, because it indicates the amount of abdominal fat—which is considered to be the most damaging to physical health. According to this measure, an adult male’s waist should be no more than 40 inches in circumference, and an adult woman’s waist should be no more than 35 inches.
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