Magnesium in the Body. Magnesium is essential to the bodyâs health and well-being. The Office of Dietary Supplements, ODS, a division of the National Institutes of Health, states that about one-third to one-half of the magnesium taken in is absorbed by the body.
This loss is referred to as deadweight loss by economists. Deadweight loss is defined as the loss to society that is caused by price controls and taxes. Causes Of Deadweight Loss. There are three main causes of deadweight loss:
body mass index (BMI) the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters, a measure of body fat that gives an indication of nutritional status.cardiac index cardiac output corrected for body size.n adults, a BMI greater than 30 kg/m 2 indicates obesity; a BMI greater than 40 kg/m 2 indicates morbid obesity; and a BMI less than 18.5 kg/m 2 indicates a person is underweight. The lowest overall death rate is found in people with a BMI of 20 to 24.9 kg/m 2. See also: index.