My first site I came across and also one of favorite sites is http://thisisnotadiet-itsmylife.com/tag/bmi-chart/I really like this article in the New York Times. It goes over how the BMI is only height and weight and how we should really look at Body Fat percentages. After researching and finding this site I recognized that this site agrees and states that BMI is not accurate or a good source to base someone’s health. It goes on to say how it’s sad and unfortunate that health insurances use the BMI charts for life policies. I like how it brings up the statement that it is not someone who is obese that is the killer but the heart problems and diabetes. How the lap band is given to people who have a 35+ BMI but instead of doing surgery and having to pay that much money to make your stomach smaller but to change your life styles and choices.
Further down the site I love the statement how a 15 year old was told she was severally overweight. She had liked her body but the doctor told her different. I myself feel like no matter how hard I try I will never me smack enough. The teenager asked if she had body dysmorphia? Is she bigger than she thought? These are all questions many of us ask ourselves after we look up our BMI.
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ReplyDeleteSince there is very little posted on what you had read in the web address you provided, I took it upon myself to check out this website as well. I also read your first blog and liked many of the questions you were asking. I would be asking those questions myself if I were researching this topic as I to was an over weight child myself. I think that when they came up with the BMI index they did take into account that every body’s body types are different, ex height, weight stuff like that. However, I would like to know if they took into account when people have children at a young age what affects that it has on a person. I to agree with you on the skinny people of our nation just because they are thin does that actually make them healthier then a person who has muscle or fat on them? I will be interested to see what else you come up with.
ReplyDeleteYou mention your second source in connection with the New York Times, but it is not from that newspaper. Rather, it seems to be a personal blog.
ReplyDeleteDid you read a New York Times article? If so, let us know about that and provide a link! Certainly, a publication like the NYT will offer a more credible perspective on this issue than someone's personal blog. Unfortunately, most blogs won't pass the website credibility criteria that our textbook discusses in Chapter 6.
In terms of the Web MD source, why did they claim the BMI could be "wrong"? Wed MD is a source that many people turn to when looking for medical information online; the information that website provides could really help (or hinder) someone's understanding of a topic like BMI. I am curious how the website tires to present the benefits and problems of the BMI system.
Finally, what new ideas and questions are emerging for you? Your post is so short, that I feel like we were deprived of all ideas. We want to hear what you are thinking about, what you are still wondering, where you will look for more answers, etc.