Fact checked by Cara LustikMedically reviewed by Jonathan Valdez, RDN, CDCES, CPTFact checked by Cara LustikMedically reviewed by Jonathan Valdez, RDN, CDCES, CPT Waist circumference is the ...

In the U.S., the average woman's waist size is about 38.5 inches, which is above the 35-inch threshold that health experts ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The body mass index (BMI) isn’t a perfect measure for obesity.

Nov. 7, 2003 — Enlarged waist circumference is associated with a syndrome of lipid overaccumulation and increased mortality, according to the results of a cross-sectional study published in the ...

When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long used body mass index as a quick screening tool to fast-track certain patients into a “code ...