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Time to Say Goodbye to the B.M.I.? (www.nytimes.com)

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The body mass index has long been criticized as a flawed indicator of health. A replacement has been gaining support: the body roundness index.

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[–] databender 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If a person is obese by BMI and the weight is actually muscle it's obvious to everyone. They're either in fantastic shape or they're a powerlifter (all of who know the health risks of the amount of fat they're carrying). BMI isn't wildy off in ways that will surprise a doctor.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Have you read the article’s part about diabetes?

[–] databender 1 points 2 months ago

Yes; I'm not saying that BRI isn't better.