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EDIT: I just dont know why medical proffesionals and government agencies put stock in something that is proven to be random. Its a little scary when you think about how people do stuff even tho they know its meaningless.
I think the only reason they are used is because they are simple and for the average population they can give a reading that is somewhat accurate. As soon as someone outside the average applies it i.e. someone who lifts weights so has a higher than normal muscle mass, the index will become inaccurate.
I don't agree with it either, but it is simply a very broad health test and then from that result further testing may need to be done.
I think the only reason they are used is because they are simple and for the average population they can give a reading that is somewhat accurate. As soon as someone outside the average applies it i.e. someone who lifts weights so has a higher than normal muscle mass, the index will become inaccurate.
I don't agree with it either, but it is simply a very broad health test and then from that result further testing may need to be done.
Article about this in the Weekend Australian mag this week. About perfectly normal kids being classified as obese and their parents being sent letters saying that their children are in danger and need to get to a specilaist.