Body Mass Index (BMI) is the single best measure of whether someone is healthy or at risk for disease.
BMI is a simple calculation of weight and height that doesn't account for muscle mass, bone density, fitness level, or body composition. Muscular individuals may have 'overweight' BMI, while sedentary people with 'normal' BMI may have poor health. Modern medicine uses BMI alongside other indicators like waist circumference, fitness tests, and metabolic markers.
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- Limitations of BMI for Health Assessment PRIMARY
- Body Composition and Health Outcomes REFERENCE