Obesity is a clinical term relating to BMI, which isn't a particularly useful measurement as it doesn't take into account muscle mass or anything other than height and weight. It also only works marginally well for people of average height (1830-50's average anyway) and so applying it today IMO isn't a good idea.
Percentage body fat is a much more useful measurement. BMI can be used for quick calculations but it's practically worthless as a catch-all. Bone density, muscular versus non muscular, and a few more factors are important in calculating any actual health measurement.
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Obesity is a clinical term relating to BMI, which isn't a particularly useful measurement as it doesn't take into account muscle mass or anything other than height and weight. It also only works marginally well for people of average height (1830-50's average anyway) and so applying it today IMO isn't a good idea.
Percentage body fat is a much more useful measurement. BMI can be used for quick calculations but it's practically worthless as a catch-all. Bone density, muscular versus non muscular, and a few more factors are important in calculating any actual health measurement.
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Exactly BMI is a joke.
Trick question. It's the same woman at different weights
This.