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Why Do People Still Try And Use BMI For Weight

Why do people still try and use BMI for weight lifters or naturally heavily-muscled people?
When in shape my numbers are as follows:
6 ft 0 in
weight 240
waist 38 inches
chest 52 in
legs in seam 32
legs girth 32 in
hip to waist ratio .91
resting pulse rate 52
age 64
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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