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Figure 43-1.</b> Chart for estimating body mass index (BMI). To find the BMI category (e.g., obese) for a particular subject, locate the point at which the height and weight intersect. The BMI is the bold number on the dashed line closest to this point. The "High" category is now termed "Overweight."


Figure 43-1. Chart for estimating body mass index (BMI). To find the BMI category (e.g., obese) for a particular subject, locate the point at which the height and weight intersect. The BMI is the bold number on the dashed line closest to this point. The "High" category is now termed "Overweight."