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 ...

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.

New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and ...

It’s no secret that BMI is a flawed metric for measuring our health. It’s why BodySpec developed a new metric they’ve coined “BFI” that incorporates more than just weight and height, using hundreds of ...

A new obesity definition, incorporating anthropometrics and organ health beyond BMI, reveals significantly higher prevalence. This comprehensive approach allows for earlier risk detection and ...

One of the most common questions we have received in our email inbox is "how much should I weigh?" In this article, we will explain 4 common methods to help you work this out. To determine how much ...