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BMI

American  
[bee-em-ahy] / ˈbiˈɛmˈaɪ /

abbreviation

  1. body mass index.

BMI British  

abbreviation

  1. body mass index

  2. Broadcast Music Incorporated

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BMI has faced increasing criticism in recent years because it does not directly measure body fat or account for how fat is distributed in the body.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The researchers conclude that public health guidelines in Italy should be updated to include additional tools alongside BMI.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“With production and exports heavily constrained, investors are sensitive to any threats to supply that could drag on the post-conflict recovery,” analysts at BMI said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

For clinicians, the ask is more immediate: Pause before treating BMI as sufficient justification for a prescription.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

BMI has traditionally been incorporated into medical records and life-insurance policies.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

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