What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?  BMI is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI is a tool which provides a reliable indicator of body weight to fat ratio, used to screen for weight categories and possible issues related to health problems.    Please note that there are BMI calculators for both adults and children.

The following link will provide you with a BMI calculator:   www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/

Housed here are key components and information within the book, Bend the Healthcare Trend which was the impetus behind the CDHPCoach.