Questions tagged [biological-parameter]
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How are BMI ranges established?
The ideal BMI is often quoted as being 18.5 to 24.9, and obesity is often defined as a BMI over 30.
Were these ranges constructed based off established science connecting these numbers to health, or are the ranges arbitrary? If they are based off…
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