Thread: FAA Sleep Apnea
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Old 11-17-2013, 07:32 PM
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Carl Spackler
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Originally Posted by wmuflyboy View Post
Thats because BMI is a crock of shizzle
I think you're right. If the concern is sleep apnea, then screen for sleep apnea. I think percentage of body fat is a better indicator than BMI.

I'm a bit over 6' and weigh 178. My BMI is very close to the overweight category. If I weighed 40 pounds less, I'd still be in the normal weight range. Yikes.

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