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Are BMI's outdated?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,...
BMI is a flawed way to measure obesity, experts say. What else works?
NBC News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFind out the pros and cons of using BMI, body fat percentage calculations and more to determine if a...
New medical policy finally address the limitations and flaws of BMI
Popular Science via Yahoo News· 12 months agoBMI is calculated by dividing a person’s weight by their height squared. Earlier this month, the...
BMI alone is an 'imperfect' measure of fat, leading medical association says
Live Science via Yahoo News· 12 months agoa doctor's office scale shown against a white and red gradient background Body mass index (BMI) is...
A Higher Heart Health Score Means a Younger Biological Age. Here’s How to Calculate Yours
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoThe American Heart Association has released its Life's Essential 8—eight factors that contribute to...
BMI is a junk health metric — but there are alternatives that actually work
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 6 months agoJGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images BMI isn't a great health indicator, because it only consists of a...
BMI alone is a poor indicator of health, the AMA says. These metrics may be better.
Yahoo Life Style via AOL· 9 months agoIs BMI the best way to assess weight and health? (Photo illustration: Jack Forbes/Yahoo Life;...
BMI has its flaws. Is the 'body roundness index' any better?
NBC News via Yahoo News· 1 week agoWhat is the body roundness index and is it better than BMI? Here's how BRI works and how it's used...
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...
Study: Current BMI Obesity Guidelines May Be Inaccurate for Those Over Age 40
Health via Yahoo News· 1 week agoFact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer New research suggests the standard...