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What Is BMI, and Is It Accurate? What the Number Can and Cannot Tell You
BMI is quick and free, which is why doctors still use it. But it is only a starting point. Here is what it measures, where it goes wrong and what to check next.
Clear, honest guides to everyday health numbers like BMI, with free calculators and notes on what each number can and cannot tell you.
BMI is quick and free, which is why doctors still use it. But it is only a starting point. Here is what it measures, where it goes wrong and what to check next.