Concept information
Preferred term
promoting healthy eating: body mass index
Definition
- Body mass index (BMI) is the ratio of an individual's weight to height squared (kg/m2) and is used to estimate a person's risk of weight-related health problems. BMI measures excess body weight for a particular height. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Promoting Healthy Eating: Body Mass Index]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/promoting_healthy_eating:_body_mass_index
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