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The application is intended for monitoring weight status in populations and as a screening tool to detect potential weight issues in individuals.
BMI faces criticism for inadequacy in very muscular individuals and certain ethnic groups of differing heights.
Based on the paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16768059/
App is calculating using this formula: Body mass index, kg/m^2 = weight, kg / (height, m)^2
Warning: Not intended for clinical use. Assume outputs are unsafe and unvalidated. Use carefully.
- Nutrition & Dietary Health