The BMI Deep Dive

BMI—a measurement that estimates body fat based on your height and weight—has recently come under fire by major media outlets.

And many influencers and athletes say BMI is “worthless” because athletic people can have a BMI that classifies them as “overweight.”

But the truth is much more complicated. BMI is valuable—if we understand its purpose and the surprising facts around BMI. Understanding BMI can help us make smarter health decisions.

This episode will help you better understand BMI so you can live better:

• What BMI is

• Where BMI came from

• Why we use BMI

• What people get wrong about BMI

• Whether there is an “optimal” BMI

• Whether BMI is racist

• If other health metrics might be better

• Why there’s so much pop media controversy around BMI

• How you should use this information

• A final take on BMI

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