Is BMI bullsh*t? - MissPerceived

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In this episode, we dive into the shady origins of the Body Mass Index, exposing its gender bias, discriminatory roots, and why it's a flawed measure of health. Discover how a centuries-old equation became mainstream—and why it's time to ditch it for good.Follow Leah Ruppanner at https://www.instagram.com/prof.leah/Follow the MissPerceived Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missperceivedpodcastFollow Leah: @prof.leahruppanner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode was published on October 15, 2024.

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In this episode, we dive into the shady origins of the Body Mass Index, exposing its gender bias, discriminatory roots, and why it's a flawed measure of health. Discover how a centuries-old equation became mainstream—and why it's time to ditch it...

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