New Way To Calculate Body's 'Maximum Weight Limit'

Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 22:21 in Psychology & Sociology

Body Mass Index, or BMI, is an index used to determine healthy body weight. But, calculating BMI involves a complex formula, and then charts or online calculators are needed to convert the BMI information to a "healthy weight range." Researchers have now found a much simpler way of calculating a "Maximum Weight Limit," which closely corresponds to weight recommendations listed on BMI charts.

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