What is the full form of BMI, and how is it used to measure health? - #14725
I recently heard about BMI, but I don’t fully understand what it means or how accurate it is for measuring health. I know it has something to do with weight and height, but I don’t know how it works. What exactly is the BMI full form, and how is it calculated? Does it accurately determine if someone is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese? Also, does BMI take factors like muscle mass or body composition into account, or is it just a general guideline? I also want to understand if BMI is a reliable health indicator. Can a person have a high BMI but still be healthy, or a low BMI but still be at risk for health problems? Are there better ways to measure overall fitness and health than using BMI alone? If anyone has tracked their BMI, did it give an accurate picture of your health, or did you use other measurements?
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