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Waist Size a Better Health Measure Than BMI - Read More

Date Added: July 04, 2008 11:32:02 PM
The body mass index (BMI) is the standard and most commonly-used method for assessing body weight by health professionals. It is calculated by dividing an individual's weight in kg by the squar...

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