However, this classification system assumes that weight alone is a reliable indicator of health, disregarding important ...

BMI is widely used as a marker of health, but it turns out that it's not all that accurate -- especially for people of color.

The average age of our cohort was 63 ± 11.5 years, including 70% men and 13% African-Americans (53% men). The average BMI was 28.4 ± 4.9 kg/m 2, and the average exercise capacity was 10.6 ± 3.6 ...