Variable

N

%

BMI Validity

BMI is a valid indicator of weight status for my body

320

85.1

BMI is not a valid indicator of weight status for my body

56

14.9

Reasons why BMI is not a valid indicator of body weight status

N = 56

My body weight status as measured by the BMI is inconsistent with my personal perception of my body weight status

27

48.2

I believe the BMI is not a valid indicator of body weight status for most individuals

21

37.5

While I believe the BMI is a valid indicator of body weight status for most individuals, I believe it is not a valid measure for me personally

9

16.1

The BMI does not take into account my greater than average muscle mass

21

37.5

The BMI does not take into account my greater than average bone density

8

14.3

The BMI does not take into account my greater than average fitness level

9

16.1

The BMI does not take into account my unique body type

21

37.5

The BMI does not take into account my sex or gender

10

17.9

The BMI does not take into account my race or ethnicity

5

8.9

The BMI does not take into account my genetics or hereditary factors

14

25.0