Concept information
Preferred term
body mass index
Definition
- [Henderson's] a measure of the amount of body fat for humans, calculated from the body weight (in kilograms) divided by the height (in metres) squared. “Normal” values for adults range from 18.5 to 24.9, with a value of greater than 30 being classified as clinical obesity.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- BMI
- body mass indexing
Scope note
- MS Academic Keywords
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/21365
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