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BMI
[bee-em-ahy]
BMI
abbreviation
body mass index
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Example Sentences
But tougher NHS criteria are being applied, and in England and Wales the drugs are mostly restricted to those with a BMI of over 35.
Finally, Rogers made a fortuitous visit to his own physician, where he had his BMI checked using a small device that sends electrical signals through the body to measure the amount of fat.
The BMI of patients who have completed online questionnaires or sent photos must be verified through in-person or video consultations, and checked with information from their GP or medical records.
"I need to be a BMI of 30 and I'm very open that I need to lose 9kg," Lucy says.
Last year, in a paper doctors belonging to the Indian Obesity Commission redefined obesity guidelines for Asian Indians, moving beyond BMI to better reflect how body fat relates to early health risks.
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