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The medicine cabinet: Ask the Harvard experts: BMI not best to assess body fat, especially in men

Q: The correlation between BMI and excess body fat seems to be flawed, especially in men. What’s your view? A: Your body mass index (BMI) is a number that is calculated based on your height and weight ...
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Waist size better predictor of cancer risk in men than BMI, study finds

Experts believe measuring waist circumference is a more accurate way to predict cancer risk in men - Tim Platt/Digital Vision The size of a man’s waistband is a better predictor of cancer risk than ...