

Is the BMI fatphobic?
4 snips Mar 15, 2024
The podcast explores the limitations of using BMI as a measure of body health and discusses alternative methods for assessing body composition. It delves into the challenges of unrealistic weight expectations for different body types and genetic diversity, as well as the controversies surrounding the societal implications of BMI as a health indicator.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Accuracy of BMI as Health Measurement
02:36 • 13min
Exploring Challenges with BMI in Different Body Types and Genetic Diversity
15:46 • 1min
Challenges of Using BMI as a Measure of Health
17:13 • 13min
Exploring the Controversies of the Body Mass Index
29:46 • 3min