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[–] Carsandsarcasm 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

Even though BMI has flaws, it still correlates well with what it's trying to find. BMI correlates well with and predicts diabetes, heart disease, etc. You can argue it's not perfect, but as long as it makes above random predictions, it is good science. The argument isn't whether BMI accurately measures body composition, it's whether BMI has any informative qualities. Until you can show BMI to be below random, you have no argument.

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[–] shootsblanks 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

I have met one (1) woman who this even remotly could have applied to, and she still has a healthy BMI, but just sits in the high range of it.

She is a landscaper and has a flat toned stomach, wide shoulders, wide hips and is fairly busty.

She is very strong and 23.9 bmi.

Also does a ton of mushroom picking, ocean fishing, kayaking, hiking, etc.

That is what as known as a "statistical outlier"

Something fats do not understand

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[–] HamAversion ago 

They hear the term "statistical outlier" and think its just another special snowflake badge to add to their sash, all thought stops there

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[–] mmmmdonuts 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Only fat people say BMI doesn't count.

Even body builders don't even say that. They know how it works. Fats are just always grasping at straws.