Why BMI is BS

The most commonly used metric to assess body fat often labels the fittest people as overweight. Body Mass Index, or BMI, is based a math equation that is nearly two centuries old and was never intended for individuals.

Produced by Kevin Reilly. Special thanks to Body Labs and Michael Bultman.

[terryburns]

The problem is BMI was drawn up at a time when people did not lift weights or regularly do strenuous sports etc.

[udheusjxjxhdh]

I only pay attention to my body fat percentage

[Jerry]

like me i was going to doctor and he sad im underweigt but my bmi shows overweight

[soneelita]

I never use the scale, , only measure my waist . Many idiots out there love to climb the scale...

[williamhenry]

Al Bundy said "It's not the dress that makes you look fat it's the fat that makes you look fat."

[andtou]

The BMI also fails to take bone mass into account.

[deadpoolfanboy]

When I was trying to get my CDL a few years ago I had went to this physician to get a physical done. He kept looking me over and said that my BMI was wrong and I was physically slim. I am 6ft 3in weigh 310 lb

[henrybrowne]

You guys nailed it. I have suspected this for years. No perfect measurement, though? What about hydrostatic weighing? That is highly accurate . .

[teddyboef]

I love my female forms. Apparently that makes you overweight according to the BMI.

[HankTank]

I’m 6’2.5” and 220 pounds At 14 years old. I play football, basketball, and tennis, and lift weights and consider myself pretty muscular in general. I also have much broader shoulders than the average 6’2.5” guy. I have a BMI of 27.9 which means I’m “nearing obesity.” So yeah don’t worry big guys, it’s full of crap. Just ask your doctor if you want a definitive answer.

[lydiaminx]

I do not even look overweight but my bmi says I am

[Cherryb]

I was told l am at a serious health risk, check for diabetes such I am five one my bmi is near 35 I didn't have diabetes or problems through my pregnancy I have 9oounds large bust and hips, I got so scared I have cronic pain and struggle with bk problems, I can however crab abd clean do splits I walk am i at risk I am doing a thiroid test as I eat healthy, I have been loosing wait but docotor siad till you loose it you will struggle, so scared for my health but I don't struggle to much confust

[masterfineessa]

Yeah im 6’6 260 and im obese apparently