While the use of BMI classifications is helpful in determining risk of disease in the majority of people,it is not accurate in all cases.An example of a person for whom using BMI to assess risk of disease would be someone who __________________.

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BMI is not accurate for individuals with a very muscular build and low body fat as it may classify them as overweight or obese despite having a healthy body composition. In such cases, other measures such as % body fat or waist circumference may be more appropriate for assessing risk of disease.

While the Use of BMI Classifications Is Helpful in Determining