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How Does a BMI Calculator Really Work?

Bydiabetesknow November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Body mass index (BMI) is an analytical method used in most hospital environments. Though it has been widely used for decades as the go-to measurement for health based on body size, it has been highly derided for generalizing what it means to be healthy. Many people believe that BMI is outdated and incorrect and should…

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Importance of BMI (Body Mass Index) Diagnostics

Byfitnesstrainer June 30, 2020September 22, 2020

Body mass index is a diagnostic tool used by fitness and nutrition professionals to assess an individuals risk of obesity related disease. Since obesity is responsible for an increase in health problems, this establishes the importance of BMI diagnostic tools. Therefore, based on height and weight BMI allows us to determine where one sits on a…