Rethinking BMI: The Quest for Accurate Health Metrics

This chapter critiques the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a flawed health assessment tool that often misrepresents individuals' health, especially those with higher muscle mass. It explores alternative methods like Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) for a more accurate measure of body fat and mortality risk, while highlighting ongoing debates within the medical community about the best approaches for evaluating health risks.