
BMI, in context
Weight Literacy
October 22, 20263 min read
What BMI Can—and Cannot—Tell You
Understand what BMI measures, why it is used, and which questions help put the number in context.
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Clear answers, useful context, and a little more confidence in your next conversation.
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