Ideal body weight

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The body weight required to maintain a state of overall health. Often defined as Body Mass Index values between 18.5 and 24.9.

Limitations with using BMI[edit | edit source]

BMI can be a screening tool, but it does not diagnose the body fatness or health of an individual. To determine if BMI is a health risk, a healthcare provider performs further assessments. Such assessments include skinfold thickness measurements, evaluations of diet, physical activity, and family history

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD