Body Mass Index adjustments

Ethnicity and BMI Adjustments

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Ethnicity and BMI adjustments

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a common way to check health risks linked to weight. But, its values were mainly based on White populations. This raises doubts about its use across different ethnic groups. The one-size-fits-all approach to BMI may not be suitable for everyone. Body composition and health risks change a lot among different … Read more

BMI Adjustments for Menopause

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BMI adjustments for menopause

When women go through menopause, their bodies change a lot. But is BMI still a good way to measure health during this time? Studies show that BMI might not be right for post-menopausal women. This is because their body fat changes. More fat goes to the belly area, raising health risks, even if BMI looks … Read more