Whether you're an athlete looking to make gains in the gym or someone looking to lose weight, tracking your body composition can be an asset, say experts.

David Haslam, chair of the National Obesity Forum, explains how we can maintain a healthy weight and why, when it comes to our measurements, one-size does not fit all ...

Hers shares information about the average weight for women in the U.S., what women believe the ideal weight is, and the factors that influence the ability to hit a goal weight.

Two newer adiposity measures incorporating waist circumference predicted periodontitis better than body mass index, reported ...

Body Mass Index (BMI) has been used to measure obesity. BMI estimates body fat based on a person’s height and weight. | Health News | Patrika News ...

The number does not capture a person's muscle mass; where on their body fat is stored; or how their race, ethnicity and ...

However, this classification system assumes that weight alone is a reliable indicator of health, disregarding important ...

Officials said while BMI relies on height and weight, body roundness index incorporates waist size — giving a clearer view of ...

Whether you're trying to slim down or bulk up, this smart measuring tape helps you track your fitness progress.

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...