A common criticism of the Body Mass Index measure is:
A) it works only for men
B) it doesn't take muscle into account
C) it doesn't apply to children
D) it applies only to the morbidly obese

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The Body Mass Index (BMI) measure does not take muscle mass into account. This means that people with more muscle mass may be classified as overweight or obese, even if they have low body fat percentages. This can be particularly problematic for athletes or muscular individuals who have a healthy body composition but a high BMI.

A Common Criticism of the Body Mass Index Measure Is