BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study. Measuring body fat may be just as easy.

A typical BMI chart. IIFYB. In the 1970s, researcher Ancel Keys conducted a study with more than 7,500 participants, trying to find the most effective way to measure body fat. After testing body ...

BMI vs. Body Fat. This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. We’ll start at the very beginning: Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their ...

While body mass index (BMI) is a fine measurement for the average person, if you have a lot of muscle, body fat percentage is a better tool to assess your goals by since most guys’ goal is to ...

Are you at 20% body fat but aren't sure if that's ideal? Learn about what the healthy range is, what factors affect it, and how to lose body fat. The post The truth about 20% body fat: Understanding ...