What is the meaning of BMI, and how does it relate to overall health? - #14782
I recently came across the term BMI, but I don’t fully understand what it means or how it’s used to assess a person’s health. I know it’s linked to weight and height, but how do doctors use BMI to determine if someone is at a healthy weight? What is the BMI meaning, and how is it calculated? I read that it involves dividing a person’s weight by their height squared—how does this formula give an accurate picture of body fat and health risks? Can BMI be used to assess people of all ages and body types, or are there limitations based on factors like muscle mass or age? I also want to know how BMI affects health outcomes. Does a high or low BMI increase the risk of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, or cancer, and how accurate is it as an indicator of overall health? Are there other methods of measuring body composition that provide a more comprehensive view of health? If anyone has used BMI as a health measure, how did it help guide lifestyle changes or treatments? Did you find it to be an accurate reflection of your health or weight status?
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