Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Body mass index (BMI) is one of the most common and criticized tools in medicine for evaluating ...

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New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and body fat provides key insights into strength and longevity that the scale ...