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BMI has no scientific validity and never did. Huge numbers of people are "overweight" by BMI standards, which is why even the armed forces don't use it (the Mar
by torstenvl 6y ago
BMI has no scientific validity and never did. Huge numbers of people are "overweight" by BMI standards, which is why even the armed forces don't use it (the Marine Corps height/weight standards allow for heavier individuals at each height, which is pretty telling since were the most physically demanding branch and geared toward being light naval infantry).
- claydavisss 6y agoThe armed forces are allowing the overweight to enlist because they can't find healthy recruits in the numbers they demand.
- colinmhayes 6y agoBMI is valid for the vast majority of people. If you're no in the gym for a least an hour 7 days a week BMI is good enough for you.