Is BMI an Accurate Predictor of Health?
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Body mass index (BMI) is a highly controversial health assessment tool designed to estimate a person’s body fat and risk of poor health. This article tells you all you need to know about BMI, its history, whether it’s an accurate predictor of health, and the alternatives to it.
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Using BMI to measure your health is nonsense. Here's why
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Is BMI an Accurate Predictor of Health?
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Using BMI to measure your health is nonsense. Here's why