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The BMI recommendations are not supposed to be based on beauty standards it's supposed to be based on health outcomes.
by staticman2 6y ago
The BMI recommendations are not supposed to be based on beauty standards it's supposed to be based on health outcomes.
- spekcular 6y agoBody fat percentage is the more sensitive and specific indicator for health outcomes, though. I realize not everyone has access to the equipment necessary to get a good BF% measurement (handheld devices and scales are garbage – you need a laboratory). However, measuring circumference around the waist at about the height of the bellybutton accomplishes approximately the same thing. (This will not be your pants size.) Above 37 or 38, things get dicey. I'm happy to dig up references if you're curious about the details.
- staticman2 6y agoNo need to dig up references, I own a book on this topic. Thanks for the offer though.
- spekcular 6y agoSorry, I looked back at the comment chain and I think I replied to the wrong one!