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According to modern experts, why is the widely used Body Mass Index absolute garbage for measuring health?

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According to modern experts, why is the widely used Body Mass Index absolute garbage for measuring health?

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According to modern experts, why is the widely used Body Mass Index absolute garbage for measuring health?
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