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Bmi doesn't account for waist size and muscle tone. why is it still used? at 5-9 170, i'd still be considered overweight...ridiculous.

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

You're right: It is widely acknowledged that bmi doesn't tell the whole story - it's just a guide. It's particulary wrong in muscular, healthy people who have a high bmi but are not fat. Ignore it.

Answered 12/1/2014

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A member asked:

Bmi doesn't account for waist size and muscle tone. why is it still used? at 5-9 170, i'd still be considered overweight...ridiculous.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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