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By Mark Stibich, Ph.D., About.com Guide to Longevity

Healthy Weight, BMI and Older Adults - Healthy Weight BMI Range

Friday July 18, 2008
Healthy weight is often defined as a BMI between 18 and 25. But when it comes to longevity, healthy weight may have a wider definition. Research shows that people who are overweight and even obese, as classified by their BMI, have better life expectancy outcomes than expected.
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