03-19-2009, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by artsy fartsy  I was actually talking to my Doctor about the whole BMI thing last week. She also was a little skeptical of the way the BMI system works... | It 'works' fine when doctors use it as it was designed - as a screening tool...not a diagnostic tool:
From the Centers for Disease Control: Quote:
How is BMI used?
BMI is used as a screening tool to identify possible weight problems for adults.
However, BMI is not a diagnostic tool.
For example, a person may have a high BMI. To determine if excess weight is a health risk, a healthcare provider would need to perform further assessments.
These assessments might include skinfold thickness measurements, evaluations of diet, physical activity, family history, and other appropriate health screenings.
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/ass...bmi/index.html |
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