Answer: BMI helps identify individuals at higher risk for Type 2 diabetes by categorizing weight status into underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity.
Explanation:
Weaknesses of BMI: Does Not Differentiate Between Fat and Muscle
- BMI does not account for body composition.
- Someone with a high muscle mass might have a high BMI but not have excess body fat, which can lead to misinterpretation
Does Not Reflect Fat Distribution:
- It does not provide information about where fat is distributed in the body.
- Visceral fat, which is linked to higher diabetes risk, might not be indicated by BMI alone
