Does the BMI index really determine obesity and body shape?

BMI index (i.e. body mass index, also known as body mass index, is Body Mass in English Index, referred to as BMI, is a number obtained by dividing the weight of kilograms by the square of meters in height. It is a common standard for measuring the body's weight and whether it is healthy in the world.

　　Body Mass Index (BMI) Weight (kg) ÷ Height^2 (m)

　　BMI value for ordinary adults:

　　　　Ultra-light: less than 18.5

　　Normal: 18.5-24.99

　　　Overy weight: 25-28

　　　Obidement: 28- 32

　　Very fat, higher than 32

　　But! Is the BMI value really reliable?

Today's topic: Body mass index BMI is the same, it can be a completely different figure!

　　The six people in the picture are all 5 feet 9 inches, weighing 172 pounds. The B.M.I value of these people is the same at 25.4, but the body looks very different

　　The standard, these people will be considered overweight. (The most common definition, B.M.I More than 25 are overweight, more than 30 are considered obese).

　　How is it possible that B.M.I is the same but looks different in appearance?

　The simplest explanation is: "Muscles and bones are denser than fat; how much weight is carried by the trunk or lower limbs."

　　But B.M.I Only consider the body and weight, so avoid the above-mentioned difference.

　　Due to errors, BMI can only be one of the many criteria for evaluating a person's weight and health.

　　Because BMI does not calculate a person's fat ratio, a person with an overweight BMI index may actually not be obese.

　　For example, a person who practices fitness has a heavy weight proportion of muscles, his BMI index will exceed 30. If their body fat ratio is very low, then he does not need to lose weight! BMI Value is just a reference value. To measure whether you are obese, body fat rate is more accurate than BMI

　　Some current studies suggest that body fat rate and body composition are more important health indicators than only considering weight.

　　　Don’t exercise only emphasize burning calories, but also increasing muscle mass.

　　This also means that no matter whether you are a boy or a girl, you need to get a good figure. It is not advisable to just reduce weight! You need more muscle! You need weight training!

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