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BODY MASS INDEX

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