Pentagon announces new way military will measure troops’ body fat

Troops must have a waist measurement close to or less than half their height or risk being placed in their service's remedial ...
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BMI can be used to measure weight and height

Many people are close friends with the scale, but another measurement they can use to gain insight into their overall health is their Body Mass Index, commonly known as a BMI. "BMI is a measure of a ...
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Kiko smart height measure and smart scale

If you are searching for an easy way to measure the height of your children you may be interested in a new smart measure called Kiko. Launched by Kickstarter this month the easy-to-use height ...
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Height and weight can be accurately measured remotely for children with obesity

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . No difference was observed between in-person and remotely measured height and weight for children with obesity.
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Kiko kids smart height measure and scales $99

If you are searching for an easy way to measure the height of your children you may be interested in a new smart measure called Kiko. Launched by Kickstarter this month the easy-to-use height ...
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BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight

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 ...
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Pentagon announces new approach to how the military will measure troops’ body fat

The Pentagon is shifting from height and weight tables and replacing them with a waist-to-height ratio methodology.