title: [Biological significance and interpretation of the corpulence index BMI (Body Mass Index)].
abstract: A study of the corpulence of young French men between the age of 18 and 20 has proved the existence of a biological constant between the height and the weight, bringing a new significance to the Body Mass Index. The elaboration of a new index BMC (BMI corrected), allows us to know with precision the underweight or overweight of any individual.
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire d'Anthropologie biologique et Evolution, Université Paris-VII.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Pineau
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001699:Biometry; D001827:Body Height; D015992:Body Mass Index; D001835:Body Weight; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
vernacular_title: Signification et interprétation biologique de l'indice de corpulence BMI (Body Mass Index).