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How accurate is your Body mass index test page?

Bobby

09/11/08

Bobby

Topics:Cholesterol Blood Test

I was just curious how accurate your bmi test is.

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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Friday, September 12, 2008

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Hi Bobby,

You can calculate your BMI. Here's the formula:

Weight (pounds) divided by height (inches) divided by height (inches) x 703 = BMI

For example, a height of 64 inches and weight of 140 pounds:

140 divided by 64 divided by 64 x 703 = 24.02

Compare your calculation with what our BMI Calculator results. The two should match up.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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rebel608

Thursday, September 18, 2008

iwas just curious about high cholesteral

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