New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for ...

Critics are once again questioning the efficacy of BMI as a tool for diagnosing obesity, suggesting that a more holistic ...

Y our body fat percentage is a key indicator that goes beyond just the number on the scale. According to Dr. Steven Heymsfield, a professor at the Pennington Biomedical Research C ...

Skinfold calipers are instruments used to measure the thickness of your skin, which can help determine body fat percentage. Using skinfold calipers to assess body composition is often a popular ...

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The two-year test may bring the Navy - and perhaps the other services - closer to scientific consensus on the best way to measure body fat.