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Old 5th Aug 2012, 11:38
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jas24zzk
 
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Interesting.
There was piece in the rag a few weeks back where the AMA were flapping their gums that BMI was no longer considered a good indicator of a persons health.

i.e they worked out you could simply be a vertically challenged walking ball of muscle that skews the BMI result.

Using BMI as a guide to a persons ability to enter/exit an aeroplane is a crock. I know (sorry) elder guys that easily fit into the BMI index, but due to age have mobility issues.

Personally i think having a larger BMI helps aid your pax exiting, becuase you are large enough to 'aid them on their way out the door'
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