Why DEXA Is More Accurate Than BMI for Measuring Health
Understanding the Limitations of BMI For decades, Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the standard measurement for assessing whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. However, BMI is a flawed and outdated metric that fails to account for differences in body composition. BMI is calculated using a simple formula: BMI = weight (kg) / height² (m²) The problem? BMI does not distinguish between fat, muscle, or bone mass. This means a highly muscular individual could be classified as overweight or even obese, while someone with low muscle mass but high body fat might appear “healthy” by BMI standards. ...