what healthy body mass and fat are for Black or other people of color.
That means when comparing the two of what’s healthy and what is not, you’re bound to get not only different results but no true discoveries of what is a healthy body mass and fat for Black and brown people.
The BMI scale should also not be used to assess the weight of children, teenagers, pregnant people, athletes, bodybuilders and people over 65.
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What To Be Mindful Of
When your doctor pulls out the BMI tool to measure your body fat and compare it to what is stated to be the healthy levels that everyone should adhere to, just remember that this does not determine how healthy you may be or even if that is the correct amount of body fat you have.
This scale is just a quick tool to assess where you might be. Regardless of what your body mass index is, it’s important to maintain a healthy and balanced diet and get enough exercise.
Just because the scale may not be completely accurate does not mean it’s wrong. Being mindful is the most important tool to have.