As women age, using more than just BMI is crucial, as the WHR can change dramatically in older adult females even if BMI ...

Use this chart to estimate your obesity level based on your weight and height. An example is shown for an individual who weighs 80 kg (176 lbs) and stands 1.75 meters (175 cm or 69 inches) tall. Those ...

This applies to both men and women. For comparison, this would relate to a direct measure of approximately ... The form on the left is suitable for children, and provides reference information for ...

These risks are heightened in women with a waist size larger than ... are not made worse by a higher BMI in older adults.

The question is: why are we still using BMI and what dangers does doing so hold, particularly for Black women like me? The origins of BMI (and why it’s so problematic) The first thing to know ...

New research from the UK Biobank has uncovered significant differences in how obesity affects bone health in older men and women, potentially changing how healthcare providers approach osteoporosis ...

Skeletal muscle fat infiltration (IMAT) is linked to coronary microvascular dysfunction and increased cardiovascular risk, independent of BMI and traditional risk factors.

Obesity is currently defined as a BMI of 30 or above in adults. New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body ...