When you step onto the bathroom scale, the number you see doesn't necessarily tell you how healthy you are. Body Mass Index, or BMI, shows at a glance whether extra pounds translate into health risks.
BMI expresses the relationship between weight and height. The higher the number, the greater the risk of developing certain health problems - such as coronary artery disease or adult-onset diabetes.
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention