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Body Mass Index Limitations

Meaning

Body Mass Index limitations refer to the inherent shortcomings of BMI as a universal measure of health, particularly its inability to differentiate between lean muscle mass and adipose tissue, leading to potential misinterpretations of an individual’s metabolic risk and overall physiological status. This simple calculation of weight divided by the square of height does not account for the varying densities and health implications of different body components.