Do you believe BMI is accurate in determining if you’re at a healthy weight?

[Anonymous]

It’s accurate

It’s BS

I’m not sure

[genericname85]

it's not the most accurate tool in the world but it's definitely not bullshit either. like if you're within the healthy bmi range, you're extremely unlikely to suffer from health outcomes associated with being underweight or overweight. like you might be fine a little under and over but it certainly will not hurt you to be within the healthy bmi range.

[exitseven]

No, body fat percentage is a better indicator. Most bodybuilders are healthy and have low body fat percentage but weigh a lot.

Body fat percentage is best measured in a tank of water.

[Asker]

Body fat for women:
10-13% Essential
14-20% Athletes (VS models)
21-24% Fitness (Aiming for this range)
25-31% Average
>31% Obese

For men:
2-5% Essential
6-13% Athletes
14-17% Fitness
18-24% Average
>25% Obese

[NathanDavis]

not at all... I'm of an athletic built and complexion, get two general checks a year... lol

but the BMI says I'm overweight... lol

[Mpodere]

What matters is the percentage of body fat. My BMI is 22, but my fat mass is 22%%

[DryGermanGuy]

It’s a first, simple indicator.