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Scientists have found a replacement for ‘outdated’ BMI readings
Yahoo Life UK· 3 months agoWaist circumference-to-height ratio is a good way of measuring body fat instead of BMI. (Getty...
Are BMI's outdated? Experts weigh in
Yahoo Life UK· 4 months agoWhat do you think of BMIs to measure health? (Getty Images) A body mass index (BMI) result will label you as 'underweight', 'healthy weight,...
Chronic obesity is on the rise, becoming significant health issue | Mark Mahoney
Tallahassee Democrat via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAs we progress into the latter part of National Nutrition Month the issue of obesity is one that...
Is BMI Accurate? Weighing the Pros & Cons
MediaFeed via AOL· 4 weeks agoWhen you go in for a wellness exam, oftentimes the first things the medical assistant does is take your height and weight. With this data, the computer...
How to improve heart health – and not have a heart attack
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 4 months agoDr Sonya Babu-Narayan understands the importance of the most vital organ in our body only too well....
Obesity Classes 1 Through 3: Each Category Explained
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 4 months agoObesity classes are based on body mass index (BMI). There are three classes. Learn how each class gauges a person’s risk of health complications from...
What Is Obesity?
Health via Yahoo News· 9 months agoObesity is a common condition that occurs when your body has an excessive number and size of fat cells. A number of factors can lead to obesity,...
BMI vs. Body Fat Percentage: Which Is a Better Indicator of Health?
Health via Yahoo News· 4 months agoBody mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage are two measurements commonly used to indicate overall...
BMI is a flawed way to measure obesity, experts say. What else works?
NBC News via Yahoo News· 12 months agoFind out the pros and cons of using BMI, body fat percentage calculations and more to determine if a...
Is the Body Roundness Index the New BMI? What it Says About Your Health
Healthline via AOL· 1 week agoA new study finds people with high or low Body Roundness Index have increased risk of death. Zing...