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The Imperfections of BMI
Is BMI the Right Measure?
By Christine Craig, MS, RD, CDCES
For years, the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the standard for determining body weight health, but are there other factors we should be considering?
In June of 2023, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a policy to clarify the use of BMI for medical care. And in 2024, the ADA Standards of Care1 followed, updating their recommendations for the use of BMI.
Both organizations reported BMI as an imperfect measure as it does not measure weight distribution or factor in weight-related health conditions. More accurate body measurement approaches are under consideration that may replace BMI in the future.
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