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Why We’re Not Using the Body Mass Index Anymore
Prevention via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe body mass index isn’t the standard of health it’s been made out to be. Doctor’s weigh in on the accuracy of the BMI and what can be used instead.
Body Fat Percentage: Charting Averages in Men and Women
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 months agoMedically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD Body fat (BF) percentage refers to the ratio of fat (adipose tissue) in the body in comparison to overall body weight. While body mass index (BMI) is often ...
The AMA is one step closer to saying BMI is bogus, calling out its limitations and racial bias
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 11 months agoThe American Medical Association says that waist circumference is a better measurement of health...
Obesity: What You Need to Know
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 months agoLearn more about the definition of obesity and what it means for your health. Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Obesity is a chronic disease...
BMI Is Outdated—Here's Why Your Waist-to-Hip Ratio Is a Better Indicator of Health
Health via Yahoo News· 7 months agoA new study suggests waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) may be a more accurate indicator of health and risk of...
Queen Latifah Is Fighting To Change The Stigma Around Obesity After A Personal Trainer Said She Fit...
BuzzFeed via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOn the latest episode of Red Table Talk, Queen Latifah recalled the time a personal trainer referred...
Average Height for Women: What’s Tall?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 3 months agoMedically reviewed by Gurdeep S. Sareen, PharmD The average heights of women around the world vary widely, based on factors like ethnicity, national...
Queen Latifah Recalls Being Told She's in the 'Category of Obesity': 'It Pissed Me Off'
People via Yahoo News· 2 years agoQueen Latifah distinctly remembers the day she was told she would be considered obese. The Equalizer...
The Ideal Amount of Exercise Is Less Than You Think (and Better for You Than Constant Dieting)
First for Women via Yahoo News· 2 years agoHow many times have you felt pressure from your doctor, your loved ones, yourself, and even all of...
How to Calculate Your Body Fat Percentage
Health via Yahoo News· 8 months agoYour body fat percentage is a measurement of how much of your weight is made up of fat, compared to lean tissue, like bones, muscles, and organs. Your...
