A new study suggests that one of the most widely used health metrics, BMI, may be getting it wrong for a large portion of the population. By comparing BMI classifications with precise body fat measurements using advanced DXA scans, researchers found that more than one-third of adults were placed in incorrect weight categories. Many people labeled as overweight or obese did not actually have the corresponding body fat levels, while others were missed entirely.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 000229.htm
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 000229.htm
