Petition · Update the outdated BMI chart for Children and Adults
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The BMI chart was first made in the 19th century and has made little to no change. I believe that with this chart it sends the wrong message to those with trouble keeping a “balanced” weight with their height. It is VERY unrealistic to stay at one weight type your whole life. People are depressed, have eating disorders, or no access to actual healthy lifestyles due to their own situations. I also
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Petition · Ban the use of the Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator in the NHS - United Kingdom ·
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