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body mass index
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body mass index
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body mass index
noun
plural
body mass indexes
body mass index
noun
plural
body mass indexes
Learner's definition of BODY MASS INDEX
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a measurement that shows the amount of fat in your body and that is based on your weight and height
A person with a
body mass index
of more than 30 is considered to be obese.
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