The  body mass index  ( BMI ) or  Quetelet index  is a value derived from the  mass  ( weight ) and height of an individual. The BMI is defined as the  body mass  divided by the  square  of the  body height , and is universally expressed in  units…

The body mass index ( BMI ) or Quetelet index is a value derived from the mass ( weight ) and height of an individual. The BMI is defined as the body mass divided by the square of the body height , and is universally expressed in units of kg/m…