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BMI - is it a useful tool for medical professionals, or is it a restrictive outdated theory? Learn all the facts in today's video.

TIMESTAMPS
00.00 Introduction
00.34 Interpreting BMI
01.23 Problems with Categorising BMI
02.02 Not Representative
02.54 BMI and Age
04.00 Variation Between Individuals
04.58 Problems with Being Underweight
5.31 Conclusion

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