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BMI and Body Fat - Does BMI Body Mass Index Measure Body Fat

Friday November 7, 2008
BMI or Body Mass Index is a method of estimating a person's body fat levels based upon a person's weight and height measurement.

There are several different methods of assessing the percent of fat and lean mass of an individual. These methods are referred to as Body Composition Analysis. Some of the most common measurements include skinfold thickness, underwater weighing, and bioelectrical impedance.

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