People get ill and often it takes time to get a diagnosis. Many people who are over weight have psychological issues. Would they be exempt?
People are also good at cheating systems like this. Many will lose just enough weight to pass then pile on the pounds again after.
I feel BMI is a...
Sounds great in principle. But....
It would be a nightmare to manage. How often would the nation have to go and get their BMI checked and registered.
It would also not very fair to people who have illnesses which make it difficult to lose weight or can't exercise due to disability. Physical or...
Well done Thunder bolt. And your right about the calculations... Its an indicator though.
Immune systems have a lot to answer for but you are doing great....
How healthy are your stats? Heres a calculator to find out how you match up with the rest of the nation.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43697948
I scored low end of healthy. I can have a cake now....:)