BMI was intended as a rough measure of populations, not individuals. Abdominal girth vs height makes for a better surface calculation, but we should probably be thinking terms of lean body composition.
Anyway, if we really want to end fat-shaming, we should stop giving out insulin (Type 1 diabetics excepted) and other meds like metformin and glipizide.
BMI was intended as a rough measure of populations, not individuals. Abdominal girth vs height makes for a better surface calculation, but we should probably be thinking terms of lean body composition.
Anyway, if we really want to end fat-shaming, we should stop giving out insulin (Type 1 diabetics excepted) and other meds like metformin and glipizide.