Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference are two measurements that can help determine a healthy weight range for you. A doctor also considers your overall health and risk factors. Stepping on a ...

The main diagnostic test for obesity — the body mass index — accounts for only height and weight, leaving out a slew of factors that influence body fat and health. As an obesity physician, Fatima Cody ...

Adjusted body weight is used to calculate weight, which considers lean and fat mass. This tool can help provide more precise medical and nutritional assessments. Healthcare professionals often use ...