This was on NPR's Weekend Edition. I thought it was fabulous! Everything is according to the BMI these days, and it drives me insane. Even when doctors, nutritionists, and other professionals know how bogus the BMI is, it still holds such authority. I get that professionals want a general statistic, but really ,couldn't they come up with something better than a formula dated to the 19th century! Yes, it is 200 years old!
To my delight, the Top 10 reasons why the BMI is Bogus
Personally, I really like 2, 3, and 4 best.
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Monday, July 6, 2009
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