Body Mass Index, Illustrated
Great photoset on Flickr showing people, their height, weight, and BMI. I was surprised at how high some of the BMIs were from the photos–I must be underestimating on my patients. [thanks KevinMD!]
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Great photoset on Flickr showing people, their height, weight, and BMI. I was surprised at how high some of the BMIs were from the photos–I must be underestimating on my patients. [thanks KevinMD!]
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The photo set was created by kate harding, a woman who blogs about fat acceptance. Her point is that it’s not what you weigh that matters, but if you lead a healthy lifestyle or not. Basically, that BMI is a crock (which we in the medical field generally have trouble accepting.)
I’m inclined to agree with her – if you’re obese on a healthy diet and regular exercise, you’re fine.
What do you think about her arguments?
http://kateharding.net/but-dont-you-realize-fat-is-unhealthy/
wow that was enlightening
by the way i love your sidebar pic!!!
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