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Recent research found that BMI is not a good predictor of mortality, adding to a growing body of evidence against the health ...

To measure participants’ body fat, ... “We use BMI to screen for a person having an issue with their body composition, but it’s not as accurate for everyone as vital signs are,” Orlando said.

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One such measurement is body fat percentage. ... It’s important to keep in mind that 20% body fat looks different on different people based on factors like genetics and height.

A body composition scale analyzes how electrical signals flow through your body, estimating how much of your total weight is fat-free mass compared to body fat.

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People with a high body-fat percentage were 78% more likely to die within 15 years from any cause and 3.6 times more likely to die from heart disease, researchers reported June 24 in the Annals of ...

Study shows people with high body fat are 78% more likely to die and three times more likely to die from heart disease, calling into question BMI's reliability as a health measure.

On the flip side, some people with a high BMI and significant body fat might still have healthy organs and no signs of illness. This shows the need for a better way to diagnose obesity.