People with low (<19) and high (>30) BMIs may be at risk for developing health problems. For example people with a low BMI are at risk for osteoporosis and/or an eating disorder. Those with high BMIs may be at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
There is a growing body of research that suggests that lifestyle choices are more important in determining health risks than height and weight are.
Consult with a health care provider for interpretation of your BMI and evaluation of your individual health risks.
*Although BMI can be helpful for assessing the health risks of populations, it is not always accurate for evaluating individual people. For example:
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