Why BMI Isn’t the Whole Story: Rethinking Health and Body Size
Body Image & Health, Weight Stigma & Advocacy, Health Education, Social Justice in Healthcare, Therapist Perspectives, Inclusive Wellness, Mental Health & Physical Health, Nutrition & Body Respect, Eating Disorder Prevention, Health Policy & Reform Elizabeth Rubin, LCSW Body Image & Health, Weight Stigma & Advocacy, Health Education, Social Justice in Healthcare, Therapist Perspectives, Inclusive Wellness, Mental Health & Physical Health, Nutrition & Body Respect, Eating Disorder Prevention, Health Policy & Reform Elizabeth Rubin, LCSW

Why BMI Isn’t the Whole Story: Rethinking Health and Body Size

When it comes to understanding our health, one number has somehow taken center stage, despite being wildly outdated and overly simplistic: the Body Mass Index, or BMI. You’ve probably seen it on your medical chart, heard it mentioned at the doctor’s office, or even learned about it in school as a quick, easy, and go-to measure of wellness.

But let’s be real: BMI is an outdated, oversimplified tool that was never meant to define your individual health, and it shows.

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