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BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

For young adults, body fat percentage is a better predictor of 15-year mortality risk than body mass index (BMI).

A new study published in Annals of Family Medicine finds that body-fat percentage is a stronger predictor of 15-year mortality risk in U.S. adults than body mass index (BMI). Although BMI is ...

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Annals of Family Medicine: Body Fat Percentage Beats BMI in Predicting 15-Year Mortality Risk Among U.S. Adults Ages 20 to 49 ...