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Formula reveals your health risk.


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Is your health at risk because of your weight? Use this three-step formula to determine your body mass index (BMI). (Figure weight in pounds and height in inches.)

1. Weight x 705 = A

2. A / height = B

3. B / height = BMI

Risk of premature death begins to rise sharply as the BMI climbs above 25. A BMI of 23 or below seems to be ideal for reducing heart disease and diabetes risk.

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Publication:Vibrant Life
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jul 1, 2005
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