Exactly how your waist size could predict your risk of killer cancer – where does your risk lie?
THE size of a man’s waist may be a better indicator of his likelihood of developing cancer than body mass index (BMI), a new ...
Waist circumference outshines BMI as obesity-related cancer risk marker in men, but not women
Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many ...
The Average Weight for American Women
The average weight for women in the U.S. is 170.8 pounds, and the average height is 5 feet, 3 inches tall. These are mathematical calculations, so they don’t necessarily represent what’s typical or ...
Your BMI Might Be Lying to You as You Get Older
New research presented at the Congress on Obesity reveals significant differences in body composition among people with ...
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Fitness Coach Explains Why She Was Labeled 'Obese' for Years
The text overlay also reads: "My doctor told me I'm obese on the BMI Scale." If you're wondering why she has brought race into the conversation, the women's coach and fitness expert clarifies her ...
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BMI inaccurate for important changes in obesity
Body mass index (BMI) is commonly used to evaluate a ... particularly in men. In women, these variations are more subtle, but a trend emerges: with age, abdominal fat increases (from +1.23% ...