Body mass index (BMI)
is used to estimate the body’s total amount of fat and as a screening tool to
identify potential weight problems in individual. Body builders, some
high-performance athletes and pregnant women are the mitigating factors that should be considered
before a person is advised to achieve lower BMI.<span>
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<span>The other factors such as age, sex,
ethnicity, and muscle mass can influence the relationship between BMI and body
fat. Therefore, BMI is calculated the same way for adults and children, but interpreted
differently using standard weight status categories.</span>
