• @modeler
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    107 months ago

    BMI classifying weightlifters as morbidly obese is a flaw of the BMI, not on how medics consider obesity. BMI is used because for most people it is really simple and quick and gives a reasonable result. When a doctor considers your health, they consider many many factors including your bloodwork, quantity and location of fat, fitness level and more

    • @[email protected]
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      17 months ago

      Yeah, but when an insurance company is looking to deny a claim, suddenly the nuance of all that goes out the window