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Determining Obesity using Body Mass Index
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There are different methods used today in determining obesity, although the most accepted and the most widely used method by modern pediatricians and obesity experts is the Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is a calculation method that utilizes a person’s height and weight to estimate how much body fat he or she has. Doctors then use this statistical data to measure if whether or not the person’s weight is appropriate for his or her height and age. BMI is calculated by dividing the person body’s weight by the square of their height. A BMI chart can also be used to determine a person’s BMI.