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NewsAugust 2, 2002

Here is the formula for calculating body mass index:Your weight in pounds ÷ your height in inches ÷ your height in inches x 703 = BMI Normal weight is a score of 25 or less. Overweight is a score of 26 to 30. Obese is a score of more than 30...

Here is the formula for calculating body mass index:Your weight in pounds ÷ your height in inches ÷ your height in inches x 703 = BMI

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Normal weight is a score of 25 or less. Overweight is a score of 26 to 30. Obese is a score of more than 30.

An incorrect formula appeared in a graphic accompanying a story in Thursday's edition. The Southeast Missourian regrets the error.

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