14 min

BMI: Proof it Falls Short as a Measure of Health The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

    • Medicina

You've probably heard me rant about it before, but it’s worth emphasizing again: BMI is NOT the be-all and end-all statistic measuring our health. Widely adopted in medicine and by insurance companies, it's often used to justify various treatments and decisions. But the truth is, BMI measurements can be downright misleading, especially for those who have undergone significant weight loss.In this episode, I'm going to illustrate just how flawed BMI can be, using a case study of two patie...

You've probably heard me rant about it before, but it’s worth emphasizing again: BMI is NOT the be-all and end-all statistic measuring our health. Widely adopted in medicine and by insurance companies, it's often used to justify various treatments and decisions. But the truth is, BMI measurements can be downright misleading, especially for those who have undergone significant weight loss.In this episode, I'm going to illustrate just how flawed BMI can be, using a case study of two patie...

14 min