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One of the "virtues" of the BMI is that it is a number that more or less takes into account the height of a person. So a single number may serve as a target to see whether one's weight is more or less normal.

The drawback – and it comes from an engineer – is that most numbers we use don't mean anything. Saying that someone is "too big" or "the right size" or "perfectly in shape" by using just the BMI reminds me of those book critics which put something like "this book – 250 pages – 25 $". The number of pages doesn't say how good the writer or their novel is, or whether the phone book would be a more captivating document to read.
 
mgagnonlv said:
@DaisyJane
One of the "virtues" of the BMI is that it is a number that more or less takes into account the height of a person. So a single number may serve as a target to see whether one's weight is more or less normal.

The drawback – and it comes from an engineer – is that most numbers we use don't mean anything. Saying that someone is "too big" or "the right size" or "perfectly in shape" by using just the BMI reminds me of those book critics which put something like "this book – 250 pages – 25 $". The number of pages doesn't say how good the writer or their novel is, or whether the phone book would be a more captivating document to read.
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False attribute as it comes down? The val' that is … an' iche 'll get yah …

That's scratched ...
 
BMI is just a short form for the old height and weight charts. I never understood how it was any sort of improvement.
 
BMI is not a good reflection of actual health. The Edmonton Obesity Staging Scale ( Edmonton Obesity Staging System (EOSS) Tool | Dr. Sharma's Obesity Notes ) is a newer and much more useful tool which looks holistically at physical & mental health as well as quality of life issues related to current weight. There is an impressive amount of excellent work coming out of Alberta in regard to obesity research, management strategies, and bariatric care.
 
Carolla said:
BMI is not a good reflection of actual health. The Edmonton Obesity Staging Scale ( Edmonton Obesity Staging System (EOSS) Tool | Dr. Sharma's Obesity Notes ) is a newer and much more useful tool which looks holistically at physical & mental health as well as quality of life issues related to current weight. There is an impressive amount of excellent work coming out of Alberta in regard to obesity research, management strategies, and bariatric care.
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Interesting. I'm figuring out where I fit in. My current BMI is actually under 30 (approx. 25.5 or 26), which makes me overweight, though not by much, but not obese. In fact, even at my worst, I was still below 30, though I got close. However, I do have mild hypertension and type 2 diabetes, both needing medication. So does this scale even apply, since I don't fall into any of the WHO Obesity Classes?
 
Thanks Carolla. I always struggled with the BMI. I have always been average height and muscular, bordering on stocky. I play soccer and have always described myself as the quintessential full-back body. Based on the BMI I am, and probably always have been, overweight. But I have also always been very strong and healthy. At 50 I have no health problems and remain very active. I like the EOSS scale letter and think it is a more accurate reflection of my health risks. I understand that these days there is a fair bit of research that suggests a fit but somewhat overweight (based on BMI) woman actually has better health outcomes than a similar aged underweight woman.
 
I like the BMI. It's what I'm going to keep using. Are there better systems? Yes, perhaps.
 
Jae said:
I like the BMI. It's what I'm going to keep using. Are there better systems? Yes, perhaps.
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Tis bum E.I. like the Kardashian appearance !

Some people believe the show of as is … is advantageous … thus the jaw breaking myths!
 
Mendalla said:
Interesting. I'm figuring out where I fit in. My current BMI is actually under 30 (approx. 25.5 or 26), which makes me overweight, though not by much, but not obese. In fact, even at my worst, I was still below 30, though I got close. However, I do have mild hypertension and type 2 diabetes, both needing medication. So does this scale even apply, since I don't fall into any of the WHO Obesity Classes?
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Probably does not specifically apply - as you're not quite meeting clinical criteria for 'obesity' based on WHO criteria for BMI; but clearly hypertension & T2 DM are both concerning & care by your usual practitioners would be advised, rather than needing care from a bariatric specialist. At least that's how I would interpret it.
 
I'm 210 ... but I appear not to be round ... beware of the tall thin man ... sort of like ET ... upstanding in high brewing thought ... but not in heightened emotions!

Could be low level of opinionation ...
 
Anyone have any good tips on losing belly fat? While I'm dropping pounds, my belly is remaining.
 
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