Posted by Dr. Bob on March 29, 2006, at 0:37:39
In reply to Re: How about... » Racer, posted by Dinah on March 28, 2006, at 20:53:06
> How about:
>
> >35: Danger zone
> 30 -- 35: Chubby
> 25 -- 30: Plump
>
> 17 -- 19: Too thin
> <17: Anorexic
>
> RacerI could add something like that. But "anorexic" and "danger zone" are too much like a diagnosis and a prognosis...
> Or something based solely on health.
>
> Like "Scores between xxx and yyy are associated with higher rates of whatever they're associated with. Using diet and exercise to bring your BMI between aaaa and bbbb have been shown to have whatever benefits they're associated with bringing." Or "congratulations, your BMI results are considered ideal for your health, but of course continue to get your regular checkups."
>
> Totally consequences oriented with no nasty little labels.That would be fine, too. You don't happen to know what to plug in for those variables, do you?
> But Dr. Bob, could I ask if there's a reason for them on Babble?
>
> DinahOne's BMI can be relevant to one's health?
Bob
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