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Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the most accurate ways to determine when
extra pounds translate into health risks. BMI is a measure which takes into
account a person’s weight and height to gauge total body fat in adults.
Someone with a BMI of 26 to 27 is about 20 percent
overweight, which is generally believed to carry moderate health risks. A
BMI of 30 and higher is considered obese. The higher the BMI, the greater
the risk of developing additional health problems.
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