Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DOThe body mass index (BMI) chart helps determine obesity levels in both women and ...

Others say that BMI is inaccurate as it does not account for muscle mass, and that waist-hip ratio is a better method. It's worth remembering that one person's ideal body weight may be completely ...

Healthcare professionals may only suggest it as a way to monitor weight for adults. The waist-hip ratio divides a person’s waist circumference by their hip circumference to measure their level ...