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A member asked:
How come doctors still use bmi as main index when comparing weight which doesn't take into account of muscle mass?
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Nothing better: That is where common sense come in and there are no absolutes.It is just a screening tool.It is not meant to be the end all.BMI is a screening tool that can indicate whether a person is underweight or if they have a healthy weight, excess weight, or obesity. If a person's BMI is outside of the healthy range, their health risks may increase significantly.we then look at the individual
Answered 3/1/2019
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