Our series of MS Mythbusters aims to dispel some of the outdated, inaccurate or confusing information you may have heard or read.

On this episode, Associate Professor Yasmine Probst busts the myth that the body mass index (BMI) is a flawed tool and explains how it is the best tool currently available for measuring someone’s weight.

More resources:

• Adapting your lifestyle: A guide for people with MS (MS Research Australia)
• Modifiable lifestyle factors and MS: A guide for health professionals (MS Research Australia)