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I have heard a lot about the body mass index (BMI). What is it and why is it used instead of just weight or percentage of fat?

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I have heard a lot about the body mass index (BMI). What is it and why is it used instead of just weight or percentage of fat?

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The body mass index is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared. You may be a candidate for weight loss surgery if you have a BMI of 40 or higher, or if you have a BMI of 35 and also suffer from serious diseases related to obesity, such as diabetes, hypertension, endocrine disorders, cancer, sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and knee, back and joint problems.