09-04-2021, 02:54 PM
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Re: Bmi
Originally Posted by Baz46
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BMI does not seem to take into account that as we age our metabolism slows so it's easier to put on weight. Also as we age our height reduces so the height to weight ratio used for assessing BMI will probably be inaccurate. 
https://www.abc.net.au/health/talkin...20/4164317.htm
09-04-2021, 05:15 PM
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Re: Bmi
Originally Posted by spitfire
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Folks ain't complaining about the validity or accuracy of the ratings, they are complaining about being stigmatised by a number.
Another poster also pointed out that some people are more muscular than others so how can one calculation suit all humans? We are all very different in so many ways!
09-04-2021, 06:08 PM
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Re: Bmi
Originally Posted by Baz46
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I realise that but it's even worse when that number is inaccurate– they may be stigmatised when they shouldn't be anyway!Another poster also pointed out that some people are more muscular than others so how can one calculation suit all humans? We are all very different in so many ways!
Perhaps that's why BMI has such large parameters from 18 to 25 being recommended?
09-04-2021, 06:51 PM
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Re: Bmi
Originally Posted by Barry
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Perhaps that's why BMI has such large parameters from 18 to 25 being recommended?
There's some interesting information on the NHS links below, also there's a calculator to check your body mass index (BMI) and find out if you're a healthy weight. I know only too well that I am not as I once was, the coronavirus lockdown plus cold weather, which affects my health, put an end to most exercising so on went the weight:
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-que...ass-index-bmi/
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy...mi-calculator/
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