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Old January 26th, 2008, 07:10 PM posted to alt.support.diet
Shannon York
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Default Learning about BMI

Most of the general public had no idea what Body Mass Index (BMI) was
until the controversy surrounding too-skinny models walking the
world's fashion shows. Once the announcement was made that models who
didn't meet certain BMI requirements would not be allowed on the
runway, the general question became: what in the world is BMI?
Continue to read: http://www.carefair.com/Body/Learnin..._BMI_4189.html
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Old January 27th, 2008, 12:26 AM posted to alt.support.diet
Cubit
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Default Learning about BMI

Never heard about that. Next thing you know, runway models will have lead
weights concealed in their clothes to meet weight requirements....

If they have a minimum BMI, they should have a maximum BMI. Fair is fair.


"Shannon York" wrote in message
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Most of the general public had no idea what Body Mass Index (BMI) was
until the controversy surrounding too-skinny models walking the
world's fashion shows. Once the announcement was made that models who
didn't meet certain BMI requirements would not be allowed on the
runway, the general question became: what in the world is BMI?
Continue to read:
http://www.carefair.com/Body/Learnin..._BMI_4189.html



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Old January 28th, 2008, 04:25 AM posted to alt.support.diet
alohanema
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Default Learning about BMI

On Jan 27, 6:26 am, "Cubit" wrote:
Never heard about that. Next thing you know, runway models will have lead
weights concealed in their clothes to meet weight requirements....

If they have a minimum BMI, they should have a maximum BMI. Fair is fair.

"Shannon York" wrote in message

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Most of the general public had no idea what Body Mass Index (BMI) was
until the controversy surrounding too-skinny models walking the
world's fashion shows. Once the announcement was made that models who
didn't meet certain BMI requirements would not be allowed on the
runway, the general question became: what in the world is BMI?
Continue to read:
http://www.carefair.com/Body/Learnin..._BMI_4189.html


BMI is still the good obesity calculator for everyone, except some
situation, waist calculator is more accurate http://letdiet.blogspot.com
 




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