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BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

Is BMI the best way to assess weight and health? (Photo illustration: Jack Forbes/Yahoo Life; photos: Getty Images) Body mass index (BMI) is a simple tool for assessing whether an individual falls ...

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When it comes to defining what body weight is considered healthy, one type of measurement does not fit all, some scientists say. Body mass index is the standard metric for determining who is ...

Body Mass Index (BMI) provides an easy way to measure obesity, but more doctors are questioning its accuracy and usefulness. BMI is supposed to estimate the amount of body fat a person carries based ...

The move replaces traditional height-and-weight tables as the primary measure of body fat standards.

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