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What is bmi for woman 215 lbs?
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. It is calculated by dividing the weight in kilograms by the square of the height in meters.
For a woman who weighs 215 pounds and is 5 feet 5 inches tall (1.65 meters), the BMI would be:
BMI = 215 / (1.65 x 1.65) = 22.6 (rounded)
A BMI of 22.6 is considered to be within the normal range for women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).