BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS...LL
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS...LL
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The concept of BMI (body mass index) was introduced by Adolphe Quetelet. If BMI is less than 18.5, the person is considered underweight. If the BMI ranges from 18.5 to 24.9, then the person is considered as healthy. If BMI is more than 25, then the person is considered obese or overweight.

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