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BODY MASS INDEX
Why is BMI a bad Assessment?
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Does not differentiate sex variants in body shape.
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It does not look at body composition changes over time.
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Does not differentiate tissue types (muscle vs fat).
Why is BMI a good Assessment?
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Height and Weight variables are available and easy to measure.
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Great for notifying people of their weight status.
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It is a good estimator of health risks in a sedentary population.
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