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Bess [88]
3 years ago
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Why is BMI a bad indicator of overall health?

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2 answers:
Ad libitum [116K]3 years ago
5 0

Answer: Its not accurate

Explanation: While it's a simple and useful screening tool when looking at groups of people, it's not an accurate marker of individual health. This is because BMI is a measure of our height and our weight, and the ratios of their combination

xz_007 [3.2K]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Explanation:

While it's a simple and useful screening tool when looking at groups of people, it's not an accurate marker of individual health. This is because BMI is a measure of our height and our weight, and the ratios of their combination

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