In this episode of the Help Me Understand podcast, JK discusses the limitations of Body Mass Index (BMI) as a health indicator.
He shares a personal story about being removed from a corporate wellness program for refusing to focus on losing weight to be in the "normal" BMI classification.
JK shares info on the history of BMI, its origins, and critiques its relevance in today's health discussions.
This episode emphasizes the need for alternative measures that consider body composition, age, gender, and overall fitness.
Article: The History and Faults of the Body Mass Index and Where to Look Next: A Literature Review
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00:00 Introduction to BMI and Podcast Format
02:43 Personal Experience with BMI and Corporate Wellness Programs
12:32 The Origins and Critique of BMI
20:42 Alternatives to BMI and Recommendations for Health Assessment
27:50 Conclusion and Call to Action
