Which Race has the Highest BMI?

[DoodyLich666]

I’m pretty sure BMI is a measurement based only upon height and weight, and one of its biggest critiques is that it doesn’t account for muscle very well.

[Fammaden]

Originally Posted by Cone [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

i think BMI's account for muscle mass (when they pinch your skin with that machine/device when you get your BMI)

Originally Posted by DoodyLich666 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I’m pretty sure BMI is a measurement based only upon height and weight, and one of its biggest critiques is that it doesn’t account for muscle very well.

Yeah BMI is the height weight equation, those clamps are for measuring body fat. Doctors might utilize both together at times I suppose, but I have personally found trolls and ogres somewhat resistant to my attempts to measure their arm fat with my +2 intelligence calipers.

[eqravenprince]

Since we don't have weight, I think it's fair to use strength and stamina for weight.

BMI = (Str + Sta)/Height

In order of highest bmi to lowest (using OP figures for height)

Halflings - 4.58
Dwarf - 4.17
Gnome - 4.17
Barbarian - 3.03
Ogre - 2.52
Wood Elf - 2.5
Troll - 2.47
Half Elf - 2.42
Dark Elf - 2.42
Human - 2.36
High Elf - 2.25
Erudite - 2.01

[Jimjam]

I feel like dwarfs are really dense so probably pip ogres, who have a lot of subcutaneous fat as well as musculoskeletal. Next up is barbarian for similar reason to dwarf followed by halfling for sheer plumpness. Troll comes next as I imagine they are kinda spongey and not quite as heavy as they look. Humans, erud, half elf, gnome, wood elf, dark elf, high elf.

Iksar not classic.

[magnetaress]

A higher BMI = more fat per what OP is saying. Yes it's bunk and doesn't measure fat that well in fit individuals it's plenty useful in measuring obesity when weight clearly exceeds a healthy muscle mass threshold.

It's gnomes.

Halfling and dwarfs are both very athletic.

[Jimjam]

Halflings athletic? I hate to say this, but I think you’ve bought a little too much into the halfling warrior cult idolisation of the forums!

[Cassawary]

Halflings and Ogres eat at the same rate, but size matters.

[Zipity]

Humans by far, just turn off your computer and look into its reflection OP.

[Fammaden]

Originally Posted by Zipity [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Humans by far, just turn off your computer and look into its reflection OP.

Joke's on you, I'm subhuman at best.

[crossplay]

The fat stored in halflings feet wins