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Checking BMI for body weight? It can wrongly mark you as overweight or obese, says study
Long considered a standard tool for assessing body weight, Body Mass Index (BMI) may not be as reliable as once believed. A new study shows that relying on BMI can incorrectly classify people as ...
WASHINGTON - Chances are you know your blood pressure. What about your BMI? Body mass index signals if you're overweight, obese or just right considering your height. Some doctors have begun calling ...
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Using BMI to assess women's health: benefits and limits
Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways Healthcare providers use BMI as a quick way to check if you're at a ...
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