A member asked:

As a doctor, what is your opinion on the bmi scale? accurate or unreliable? i personally believe body fat percentages are a better reference.

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Neither are perfect: Body fat is not well standardized as to "normal". You are right, that muscular people have a high bmi but low body fat. Why do you need either? If you are physically fit, eating well, and like the way you look, you don't need either of these measures.

Answered 11/28/2017

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