Is BMI really the best way to decide if you are healthy?

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BBC Ideas analyses the history and science behind the measure.

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BMI isn't flawless and it isn't "the" definitive way to get an idea if yout body

it's also not _not_ a reasonable indicator.

If you are carrying extra fat, your bmi will _tend_ to be higher.
If you are underweight, your bmi will _tend_ to be lower.

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Its stupid. According to my bmi i am obese at 85kg and 1.82m. Once i dropped to 77kg it said i was at good weight, everyone thought i was on drugs or contracted a disease. Its not meant for everyone but its used almost as a standard metric.

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