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In calculating bmi, how does one compensate for weight loss due to osteoporosis?
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BMi: You probably mean height loss. Would use the height you had prior to any loss. Though not perfectly accurate it will give you a very reasonable result.
Answered 3/26/2013
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No bearing.: The BMI is reflective of only your weight and height, regardless of how your weight got to what it is right now. No compensation for osteoporosis.
Answered 10/28/2014
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