Measure Definition:
BMI = weight / height^2 (kg/m^2)
Construct:
Body Mass Index
Construct Definition (and Source):
An indicator of body density as determined by the relationship of BODY WEIGHT to BODY HEIGHT. BMI=weight (kg)/height squared (m2). (MeSH)
Selected References
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Nuttall FQ. Body Mass Index: Obesity, BMI, and Health: A Critical Review. Nutr Today. 2015 May;50(3):117-128. doi: 10.1097/NT.0000000000000092. Epub 2015 Apr 7. PMID: 27340299; PMCID: PMC4890841. |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Body Mass Index: Considerations for Practitioners. 2011 February 8. |
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Gallagher, D. A Guide to Methods for Assessing Childhood Obesity. National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research. 2020 June. |