BMI—a measurement that estimates body fat based on your height and weight—has recently come under fire by major media outlets.
And many influencers and athletes say BMI is “worthless” because athletic people can have a BMI that classifies them as “overweight.”
But the truth is much more complicated. BMI is valuable—if we understand its purpose and the surprising facts around BMI. Understanding BMI can help us make smarter health decisions.
This episode will help you better understand BMI so you can live better:
What BMI is
Where BMI came from
Why we use BMI
What people get wrong about BMI
Whether there is an “optimal” BMI
Whether BMI is racist
If other health metrics might be better
Why there’s so much pop media controversy around BMI
How you should use this information
A final take on BMI
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