BMI, one of the most popular ways of telling if you're a healthy weight, is bogus. Here's what to use instead.

11/15/2024, 8:30 AM
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BMI, one of the most popular ways of telling if you're a healthy weight, is bogus. Here's what to use instead.

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The previous version of this story was published in 2022, when Business Insider spoke to Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford. It has been updated to reflect the findings of a new report.

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