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.
Is BMI Accurate? What Is It and Is It Useful? 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 ...
Dr Nicholas Fuller works for the University of Sydney and has received external funding for projects relating to the treatment of overweight and obesity. He is the author and founder of the Interval ...
Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer. However, new research to be presented at this year’s ...
Asianet Newsable on MSN
Is BMI accurate? Why Indians need specific obesity standards
Body Mass Index (BMI) has its place, yet understanding its accuracy requires cultural, biological, and medical context.
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results