BMI isn't the best indicator of health | via MultiSportPH
BMI is measured by dividing a person’s weight by the square of their height . Based on this calculation, people are divided into
: underweight for those with a BMI of less than 18.5, normal for those between 18.5 and 24.9, overweight for 25 to 25.9, and obese for anyone scoring 30 or higher.BMI can be a health indicator to an extent, but it’s a broad measure that doesn’t take into account other factors such as muscle mass, bone density, and fat proportions. According to, it also doesn’t account for age and sex.
BMI can be a health indicator to an extent, but it’s a broad measure that doesn’t take into account other factors For sedentary individuals, BMI can more accurately represent their body fat percentage but for active athletes or those with frequent exercise habits, it may not be as accurate. Since, muscular people like bodybuilders and football players would likely have a BMI that says they’re overweight but actually have low fat levels.
Another limitation to using BMI as a health indicator is that it can’t distinguish the kinds of body fat. Visceral or belly fat has far more health risks than subcutaneous or “beneath the skin” body fat, which is about 80 percent of all body fat. But are there alternatives to BMI? Let’s take a closer look:Unlike BMI, BAI doesn’t measure weight; instead it estimates body fat by comparing the hip circumference to the height. Multiply a person’s height by 1.
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