Is BMI on the way out?

BMI is getting questionedas the ‘end all’ measure of fitness.
An interesting discussion, courtesy of MSNBC.com
“While prior research has found that BMI isn’t always an accurate indicator of fatness in athletes, who may be more muscle than fat, the new study is one of the first to show that BMI may not necessarily work for the general population either.
Other experts say they’ve seen this firsthand with clients, and that clearly BMI isn’t the best test for everyone. “I don’t think it’s accurate enough,� says Dr. Kenneth Cooper, founder of the Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas.
Pivarnik says he worries that some people, particularly young women, may find that pumping iron puts them into the overweight category per BMI, so they skip weight training altogether.
“Don’t worry about the thinness,â€? he says. “Worry about the working out part.â€? ”
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BMI, skinny, cholesterol, fitness, body image
BMI, skinny, cholesterol, fitness, body image

May 12th, 2007 at 12:02 am
Now with word around that even skinny people could be obese on the inside, exercise seems to be the only way to stay fit.