The body mass index has long been criticized as a flawed indicator of health. A replacement has been gaining support: the body roundness index.

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    13 days ago

    If a person is obese by BMI and the weight is actually muscle it’s obvious to everyone. They’re either in fantastic shape or they’re a powerlifter (all of who know the health risks of the amount of fat they’re carrying). BMI isn’t wildy off in ways that will surprise a doctor.