body mass index
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, body mass index has been mentioned in one podcast episode on NPR (Nov 2025).
Body mass index (BMI) is a value derived from the mass (weight) and height of a person. BMI is calculated as the body mass, in kilograms (kg), divided by the square of the body height, in square metres (m2). Although this quotient has units of kilograms per square metre, BMI is frequently reported with these units omitted.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on NPR |
| Field | Medicine |
Who talks about body mass index on podcasts?
body mass index came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on NPR.
What is body mass index mentioned alongside?
body mass index is most often mentioned alongside NPR, Tesla, Inc. and Indiana.
Mentioned together: NPR, Tesla, Inc., Indiana, Jamaica, SNAP, Newark, Rhode Island, Venezuela, Trump Administration, Atlanta