BMI and alternative diagnostic tools: uses and limitations

What this note covers

1. What diagnostic tools are for
2. Body mass index: calculation and categories
3. Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio
4. Weight-for-height tables and blood analysis
5. Worked example: two clients, one BMI
6. Common mistakes to avoid
7. How this is examined and what a top response looks like

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes