Being overweight as defined by the body mass index rating scale is not linked to an increase in death when considered separately from other health issues, a new study found. Also known as BMI, the ...
This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Body composition offers a clearer picture of health than ...
Also known as BMI, the calculation measures a person’s body fat based on height and weight. As currently used, the BMI scale divides adult populations into various degrees of body fat. An adult is ...