Tell me why body fat percentages are a better indicator of health over BMI.

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Body fat percentages show accurately what your body is made of, and BMI does not account for bone density, muscle mass, or distribution of fat.

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As more countries adopt Westernized eating habits, obesity becomes more of a global epidemic

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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