So I have heard some rumblings from the males about the Body Mass Index and how it couldn't be correct. So I found one that lets you put in male or female and your age.
The problem with these BMI calculators is that it's a based on precedent that was calculated back in the 70's and they still haven't been updated. Yes, even this one Katie :p
It doesn't take into consideration muscle mass. Look at the stats of the guys fighting in the UFC and plug in their stats to these things, it will tell you they are overweight or obese, when they are clearly not! Ok Ok, I'll stop my whining :D
Thanks for that. I didn't look to see the difference for men and women.
ReplyDeleteThe problem with these BMI calculators is that it's a based on precedent that was calculated back in the 70's and they still haven't been updated. Yes, even this one Katie :p
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't take into consideration muscle mass. Look at the stats of the guys fighting in the UFC and plug in their stats to these things, it will tell you they are overweight or obese, when they are clearly not! Ok Ok, I'll stop my whining :D