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How might you know your bmi with muscles?

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Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Bmi and muscles: Well, that's the problem with bmi. It does not take into account muscle mass. If you are fairly muscular, the other test you can do is to measure your body fat composition. If your body fat is between 6-13%, you have the body of an athlete. Average is 18-24%. Above 25% is obese.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/17/2018

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