The body mass index is one method that doctors use to determine if an individual is at a healthy weight. The index is thought to be a more accurate indicator of body fat content than the standard height-weight tables that have been in use for over 30 years.

What is the body mass index (BMI)?
The body mass index is a formula to assess a person's body weight relative to height. It's a useful, indirect measure of body composition, because it correlates highly with body fat in most people. The BMI happens to be the most commonly used measurement in epidemiological studies and for middle-aged men and women, it correlates over 90% with fat mass densitometry. The BMI is also called the Quetelet index and while it does not distinguish fat mass from lean or muscle mass, it is a very useful approximation to what one should weigh depending on height. Learn about the four ways to determine your Body Mass Index.

All of the below scales feature the capability to display Body Mass Index. To learn more about each scale, click on the 'More Info' button or the image.

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