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Body mass index

Body Mass Index is a screening measure calculated from a person's weight and height.

BMI is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Healthy BMI for Singaporean adults is 18.5 to 22.9 kg/m2.

BMI is a number that helps screen whether your weight is in a healthy range for your height, but it does not measure your body fat directly and should be interpreted along with other health indicators.

BMI is a simple, widely available initial screening tool, though it does not distinguish fat from muscle or account for fat distribution.

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