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If u have lost height due to spinal curve and slip of vert.which height do u use to cal.bmi? was 5'6 now 5'2".
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Limitations of BMI: The bmi is best used in a population, and there are many limitations for use in individuals, and your situation highlights yet another of these limitations. A percent body fat measure can be done, but it is not well standardized. Rather than focus on a bmi, focus on healthy living: diet, exercise that you can do, stress reduction, prevention, etc.
Answered 11/28/2013
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