Body mass index (BMI) is the value derived from the height and weight of a person. BMI can be used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems but it is not diagnostic of the health of an individual.

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Regular physical activity is one of the most important things people can do to improve their health. Moving more and sitting less have tremendous benefits for everyone.

For information about physical activity guidelines for each age group, click here.

To learn about blood pressure categories and how to read blood pressure numbers, click here.