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]]> By: DR http://www.lazymanandhealth.com/what-is-body-mass-index/comment-page-1/#comment-1248 DR Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:29:00 +0000 http://www.lazymanandhealth.com/?p=336#comment-1248 BMI is a very limited tool. The problem with it occurs when doctors and insurance companies treat it like the last word in obesity measurement. Both of your suggestions have a stronger connection to the type of obesity (visceral) that poses an actual threat to your health. Doctors should also measure your overall bodyfat % with an inexpensive Tanita BF Measurement scale. Another good one LazyMan BMI is a very limited tool.

The problem with it occurs when doctors and insurance companies treat it like the last word in obesity measurement.

Both of your suggestions have a stronger connection to the type of obesity (visceral) that poses an actual threat to your health.

Doctors should also measure your overall bodyfat % with an inexpensive Tanita BF Measurement scale.

Another good one LazyMan

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