7. BMI and Disability
For some people with physical disabilities, BMI is not an accurate way to assess whether or not they are a healthy weight. In particular, people who are unable to walk are likely to experience muscle wastage. Because muscle weighs more than fat, this lowers their body weight and causes a lower BMI value, although they may not actually be underweight.
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