Why BMI Might Be Befuddled by Breast Cancer Survivors
In healthcare, the Body Mass Index (BMI) is a common tool to determine nutritional status. However, its ability to differentiate between fat and muscle is limited. The study suggests a revised BMI threshold for better accuracy, emphasizing the role of body fat over weight.
In the realm of healthcare, one of the most frequently used indicators to determine a person's nutritional status is the Body Mass Index (BMI). When you visit a doctor, it's customary for your height and weight to be recorded, from which your BMI is calculated. A BMI of 30 kg/m2 or above is the conventional threshold to label someone as overweight or obese. But herein lies a crucial limitation: BMI doesn’t discern between fat and muscle.
Recent research from the Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo (CIAD) has delved deeper into BMI's diagnostic efficacy concerning obesity in Sonoran women who have battled breast cancer. The link between menopause and the heightened risk of chronic diseases due to obesity makes this exploration pivotal.
