Body mass index (BMI) is a widely-used screening tool to estimate body fat using height and weight. It categorizes people as “underweight,” “normal weight,” “overweight” and “obese” based on these ...

Waist-to-height ratio ‘outperforms’ BMI in identification of serious health risks, analysis of over 120,000 people suggests ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Body composition offers a clearer picture of health than ...

When 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 spits out your body mass index (BMI) number.

Using a tape measure to assess waist-to-height ratio may help pinpoint people who have more fat stored around their vital ...