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Body size

Body mass index (BMI)

Adult weight relative to height, with standard adult BMI categories.

Intended population: Adults aged 20 years and older; not a pediatric percentile calculation.

  • BMI is a screening measure, not a direct measure of body fat or a diagnosis. Pregnancy, muscularity, edema and body composition affect interpretation.

Sources and scoring references

CDC: calculating and interpreting adult BMI ↗

Implementation references reviewed October 28, 2026. Verify applicability and unusual or treatment-changing results against the linked references and local guidance.

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